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Son of the Father

This lesson explores how 2 Samuel 7:14 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

2 Samuel 7:14

I will be his father, and he will be my son.

New Testament

Hebrews 1:5

For to which of the angels did God ever say, 'You are my Son; today I have become your Father'?

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J. Barton Payne

Payne #7 — 2 Sam 7:14

Father-son covenant relationship; Payne sees this as the relational heart of the Davidic covenant, fulfilled uniquely in the incarnate Son

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The New Testament fulfillment for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

God's covenant with David included a father-son relationship with his successor. The author of Hebrews applies this promise exclusively to Jesus — not to angels, not to any earthly king — as evidence of the Son's unique divine status.

Reflection

Lord Jesus, through Son of the Father I see how Your coming was no accident — a covenant line stretching from 2 Samuel 7:14 to Hebrews 1:5.