May 7 , 2007

Text: Psalm 132

SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN ISRAEL'S THEOLOGY
Three most outstanding people

1. Abraham
a) Abrahamic Covenant

b) Father of Israel

2. Moses
a) Sinaitic Covenant

b) Laws of Israel

3. David
a) Davidic Covenant

b) Davidic kingdom

LIFE OF DAVID

1. The afflictions of David    Psalm 132:1

2. The affections of David
a) For the Lord Himself
b) For the ark of the Lord

3. The expressions of David's love
Expressed in a vow    Psalm 132:2-4

a) Denying self of comfort    Psalm 132:3

b) Making sacrifices    Psalm 132:4

4. Deep concern for the Ark of the Lord

a) It was lost in the days of Samuel to the Philistines    1 Samuel 4-5

b) It was returned to Israel    1 Samuel 6

c) It was in the custody of the house of Abinadab    1 Samuel 7

5. The Return of the Ark to Jerusalem    2 Samuel 6

a) Wrong approach taken (initially)    2 Samuel 6:1-8

b) Right approach discovered    2 Samuel 6:9-17

6. Worship of the Lord

a) The Ark    2 Samuel 6:7-8
    i) Footstool of the Lord
    ii) God's resting place
    iii) Ark of His strength

b) The priests    2 Samuel 6:9
(Righteousness)

c) The people    2 Samuel 6:9
(Joy)