David’s Theological Interpretation of All Reality
“…a man after my heart…”
(Acts 13:22)
During Paul’s address at Antioch of Pisidia (Acts 13:13-41), he states God’s assessment of David-“…I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart. Who will do all my will. Of this man’s offspring God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised” (Acts 13:22,23). The King James Version translates 13:22, “…a man after mine own heart…” It is the persuasion of this brief article that the primary meaning of 13:22 is based upon David’s consistent theological interpretation of all reality. As proof of this proposition, we offer 1 Chronicles 29:10-20; David’s final recorded public prayer.
1. The LORD is supreme over all (1 Chron. 29:10-13).
2. A correct assessment of the human condition (1 Chron. 29:14-15).
3. All material possessions are rightfully the LORDS’ (1 Chron. 29:16-17).Â
4. There is divine continuity to history, which links the past to the future (1 Chron. 29:18-19).
5. Religious relationships merge challenge and response (1 Chron. 29:20-22).
Think theologically!
-Robert M. Housby