2 Samuel 7.1-14a
Psalm 89:20-37
Ephesians 2.11-22
Mark 6.30-34, 53-56
The readings focus on the blessings of God. 2 Samuel mentions the house that God will give to David. He is not given a normal house, he is given a household, a dynasty, generations, a line, a lasting throne. It's through David and his family that God's people are given His blessing.
David and his sons didn't meet God's demands and so the kingdom failed. The Psalm, however, states that God's promise still stands even though God's people have failed.
Ephesians tells us that God's promises have been fulfilled. Jesus has made the difference (a son of David). The promise that we're with God forever is fulfilled in the good news of the gospel. Here and now we celebrate His mercies and we receive the blessings (in communion).
The gospel (Mark 6) is a 'film strip' showing us Jesus doing it in real time - giving us the blessings of God through healing. Jesus brought us health - eternal health.
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