Acts 13:22-23 And when he had removed him, he raised up to them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said… I. ACCORDING TO HIS SPIRITUAL DISPOSITION. 1. David a man according to God's own heart to do all His will (ver. 22). 2. Christ, God's own Son, fulfilling in perfect obedience His Father's work. II. ACCORDING TO HIS CAREER. 1. David ascended the throne through lowliness and hardships. 2. Christ humbled to death on the Cross, exalted to the Father's right hand (vers. 27-31). III. ACCORDING TO THE SPHERE OF HIS WORK. 1. David as king over Israel, a shepherd of his people, and a terror to his enemies. 2. Christ as the Saviour of the world, an Eternal Prince of Peace to His people, and a terrible Judge to the despisers (vers. 38-41). (K. Gerok.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. |
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