Episode 150: The Davidic Covenant and God's Hesed (Robbie Taggart)

What does God's covenant with David teach us about divine love? In this episode, professor of ancient scripture Robbie Taggart explores the Davidic Covenant and the powerful biblical concept of hesed—God's steadfast, covenant love. Through David's remarkable successes and profound failures, listeners discover a God who remains faithful, merciful, and committed to His promises. The conversation ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of that enduring hope.

Publications:

• "'I Have Sworn unto David my Servant': The Davidic Covenant as Manifestation of God's Hesed," in Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2025)

• "The Paschal Way: Walking in Newness of Life," in Life in Christ: A Celebration, Religious Studies Center (2026)

• "Is Moroni Also Among the Prophets? The Title of Liberty, the Remnant Motif, and the Prophetic Imagination," in This Great and Lasting War, Religious Studies Center (2025)

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