Friday | 20 February 2026
Highlighting that the sure mercies of David is Christ, our resurrection and life, the apostle Paul preached to the Jews in Antioch Pisidia, saying, ‘And we declare to you glad tidings – that promise which was made to the fathers. God [the Father] has fulfilled this for us their children, in that He has raised up Jesus. As it is also written in the second Psalm: “You are My Son, today I have begotten You”. And that He raised Him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, He has spoken thus: “I will give you the sure mercies of David”.’ Act 13:32-34.
Christ our Witness, Trailblazer and King, then calls and ordains us to be His witnesses. Act 1:8. The sure mercies of David, given to Christ, are given to us. We are to be witnesses of the resurrection through our fellowship in His death, burial and resurrection. Commending us to this ministry, He says, ‘Surely you shall call a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God [referring to the Father], and the Holy One of Israel [referring to the Son]; for He has glorified you.’ Isa 55:2-5.
The apostle Paul developed this theme in Romans Chapter 10. He wrote, ‘For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “The man who does those things shall live by them.” But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down from above) or, “‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach).’ Rom 10:4-8.
Further Study:
Acts 13
References:
Act 13:32-34
And we declare to you glad tidings — that promise which was made to the fathers. God has fulfilled this for us their children, in that He has raised up Jesus. As it is also written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You.’ And that He raised Him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, He has spoken thus: ‘I will give you the sure mercies of David.’
Act 1:8
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Isa 55:2-5
Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance. Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you — the sure mercies of David. Indeed, I have given him as a witness to the people, a leader and commander for the people. Surely you shall call a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, and the Holy One of Israel; for He has glorified you.
Rom 10:4-8
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, ‘The man who does those things shall live by them.’ But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, ‘Do not say in your heart, “Who will ascend into heaven?” (that is, to bring Christ down from above) or, “Who will descend into the abyss?” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach).’