CHRIST IN THE PSALMS (4)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) Both the Jewish and Christian faiths have long believed that many psalms referred as much to the promised Messiah as they did to events at the time. Because the Messiah was to be a descendant of David, it was expected that many of the royal psalms would apply to him. Christians noted how many of the passages seemed to describe in detail events from Christ's life and death. Jesus himself frequently quoted from Psalms. Almost everything that happened at the crucifixion and most of Jesus' words during his final hours are prophesied in Psalms.
b) Here are the main references in Psalms pertaining to Christ.
1. Reference in Psalms 41:9
@1. 9 Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread,Has lifted up his heel against me. (Psalms 41:9 MKJV)
a) Reference to Christ
@1. His close friend would betray him.
b) Fulfillment in the New Testament
@1. 48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” (Luke 22:48 NKJV)
2. Reference in Psalms 45:6-7
@1. 6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions. (Psalms 45:6-7 NKJV)
a) Reference to Christ
@1. His throne will last forever.
b) Fulfillment in the New Testament
@1. 8 But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.” (Hebrews 1:8-9 NKJV)
3. Reference in Psalms 68:18
@1. 18 You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive; You have received gifts among men, Even from the rebellious, That the Lord God might dwell there. (Psalms 68:18 NKJV)
a) Reference to Christ
@1. He ascended into heaven.
b) Fulfillment in the New Testament
@1. 8 Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” 9 Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. (Ephesians 4:8-10 NKJV)
4. Reference in Psalms 69:9
@1. 9 Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me. (Psalms 69:9 NKJV)
a) Reference to Christ
@1. He is zealous for God.
b) Fulfillment in the New Testament
@1. 17 Then His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up.” (John 2:17 NKJV)
The End ...
0. Introductiona) Both the Jewish and Christian faiths have long believed that many psalms referred as much to the promised Messiah as they did to events at the time. Because the Messiah was to be a descendant of David, it was expected that many of the royal psalms would apply to him. Christians noted how many of the passages seemed to describe in detail events from Christ's life and death. Jesus himself frequently quoted from Psalms. Almost everything that happened at the crucifixion and most of Jesus' words during his final hours are prophesied in Psalms.
b) Here are the main references in Psalms pertaining to Christ.
1. Reference in Psalms 41:9
@1. 9 Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread,Has lifted up his heel against me. (Psalms 41:9 MKJV)
a) Reference to Christ
@1. His close friend would betray him.
b) Fulfillment in the New Testament
@1. 48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” (Luke 22:48 NKJV)
2. Reference in Psalms 45:6-7
@1. 6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions. (Psalms 45:6-7 NKJV)
a) Reference to Christ
@1. His throne will last forever.
b) Fulfillment in the New Testament
@1. 8 But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.” (Hebrews 1:8-9 NKJV)
3. Reference in Psalms 68:18
@1. 18 You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive; You have received gifts among men, Even from the rebellious, That the Lord God might dwell there. (Psalms 68:18 NKJV)
a) Reference to Christ
@1. He ascended into heaven.
b) Fulfillment in the New Testament
@1. 8 Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” 9 Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. (Ephesians 4:8-10 NKJV)
4. Reference in Psalms 69:9
@1. 9 Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me. (Psalms 69:9 NKJV)
a) Reference to Christ
@1. He is zealous for God.
b) Fulfillment in the New Testament
@1. 17 Then His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up.” (John 2:17 NKJV)
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