An Eternal Throne
Three Promises that Point to Jesus
Aaron Lee | January 25, 2026 | FCBCW Children’s Worship | 2 Samuel 5-7
In our message today we’re going to see three stories that show us three promises that point us to Christ:
1. A Promised Unified City
In our first story, God promised that David would be king over the two kingdoms of Israel and Judah, uniting them together. This would be accomplished through a victory at Jerusalem.
6 The king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites had said to David, “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you” thinking, “David can’t get in here.” 7 Yet David did capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David. (2 Samuel 5:6-7)
God always does what he says he will do. We can trust him and act in faith.
There’s a section in the story where David asks God if he should proceed. This is good and wise – to ask God when we are unsure.
2. A Promised Punishment for Sin
In our second story, God reminds his people that they will be punished for their sin – for not treating God holy and with respect and reverence.
6 When they came to Nacon’s threshing floor, Uzzah reached out to the ark of God and took hold of it because the oxen had stumbled. 7 Then the Lord’s anger burned against Uzzah, and God struck him dead on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there next to the ark of God. (2 Samuel 6:6-7)
God’s warnings are always right. We should listen and obey his word.
There’s a section in the story that say that David was sinful. He had multiple wives. He did not cover the ark. He presumed upon what God wanted. No matter our status, we should repent of our sins.
3. A Promised King and Son
In our third story, God says that he will bless David with a son who will rule his eternal kingdom.
“‘The Lord declares to you: The Lord himself will make a house for you. 12 When your time comes and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up after you your descendant, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He is the one who will build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. (2 Samuel 7:11-14)
God would raise up from David’s descendants a new and greater king who would rule forever in an eternal kingdom. We must follow him.
There’s a section in the story where God tells David despite his shortcomings he will still be blessed. We should rest in God, not ourselves.
Gospel
Our first promise (Unified City) points us to Jesus, who gives us a holy city where all people are united together in worship of God.
Our second promise (Punishment for Sin) points us to Jesus, who took the punishment for our sin so we can be free to live for God.
Our third promise (King and Son) points us to Jesus, who is the true king and son of David so we can rule and reign with God.
Big Idea
David points us to Jesus, a new and greater king who righteously rules forever in an eternal kingdom.
Notes
Adapted from More Than a Story by Sally Michael