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I. THAT GOD DEALS WITH HIS PEOPLE IN ALL AGES BY WAY OF PROMISE. Adam, Abraham, David.

II. THAT THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS PROMISE IS A SOURCE OF JOY TO THEM.

1. In revealing God to them.

2. In the actual bestowment of good to them.

III. THAT THERE ARE SPECIAL SEASONS TO TESTIFY TO GOD'S GOODNESS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS PROMISE.

1. Conversion.

2. Restoration from sickness and danger.

3. Dedication of places of worship.

4. Times of special favour.

(J. Wolfendale.)

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KJV: And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,

WEB: He said, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David my father, and has with his hands fulfilled it, saying,