Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and guest Jamin Roller discuss the Ark, the Davidic covenant and more found in 2 Samuel 5–8.Questions Covered in This Episode:After defeating the Philistines, David’s first order of business is securing the “Ark of the Covenant.” What is this Ark and why does David want it?Why does God kill Uzzah in 6:5-11?Why so much celebration for the ark?Take a look at 2 Sam. 6:21-22 “I will become even more undignified than this…” 2 Samuel 7 is the covenant with David. What is a covenant? How are they employed throughout scripture? How does this one fit with those that came before? Why is it significant?Helpful Definitions:Re-edenization: God bringing His kingdom back to the world.Davidic Covenant: In the Davidic covenant the covenant keeping God promises to re-establish his Kingdom on earth in that God will dwell with his people, take dominion over his creation, all through his earthly King (2 Samuel 7).Dwelling: God’s presence with humanity in the world that He created. The story of the Bible is “God with us.” Dominion: God’s creation of the world and his command to humanity to extend his glory to all of creation. Dominion relates to the place (Eden/Earth/Kingdom) and the task (Cultural mandate/discipleship) of God’s people. Dynasty: The crowning achievement of God’s creation is a people that will reign and rule with God as His vice-regents or representatives on earth.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:2 Samuel 5-8, Jeremiah 31, Isaiah 63, Genesis 1-3, Genesis 12, Exodus 19-24, 1 Kings 8, Genesis 15, John 2:18-21, Acts 5Citizens Church2 Samuel The Village Church“Finding Our Way Home” JT English Sermon“Presence of God” by Ryan Lister“Fearing God in a Fallen World” Paige Benton Brown TGC Women’s“Rejoicing in Lament” by Todd BillingsAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and guest Jamin Roller discuss the Ark, the Davidic covenant and more found in 2 Samuel 5–8. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations.