Is Psalm 110 a Messianic Scripture?
by Owen Borville
May 16, 2019
Bible
Is Psalm 110 a Messianic Scripture? The content suggests so. Believed to be written by David, Psalm 110 begins by saying:
The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. Psalm 110:1.
The one who sits at the right hand of God must be the highest of all and the closest one of all to God, his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, who is the promised one who will rule on the throne forever, despite having many enemies. Many refused to accept Jesus Christ and would not follow him. However, Jesus Christ is still the anointed King of Kings that God has sent for mankind and will rule on the throne one day, despite those who rejected him and did not accept him.
The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Psalm 110:2.
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Psalm 110:3.
The Messiah is promised to be of the order of Melchizedek, which is known as the highest order of priests. This mysterious figure, named Melchizedek, is first introduced in the Book of Genesis 14:18 as the King of Salem and the priest of God Most High. Melchizedek blessed Abram (later known as Abraham) and gave him bread and wine while Abram gave him a tenth of everything. In Psalm 110, David gives a reference to the future messiah by explaining how Jesus Christ will sit on the right hand of God and will be a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. This reference is also repeated by the author of Hebrews 5:6, 5:10, and 6:20. Hebrews 7 gives a fuller description of Melchizedek and again refers to him as the King of Salem and the priest of God Most High. The reference to the blessing of Abram in Genesis is mentioned here. In addition, the name Melchizedek is described as meaning "king of righteousness" and king of Salem is described as meaning king of peace. An interesting note is that Jerusalem contains the name "Salem," further giving a messianic reference. Hebrews 7 also states that Melchizedek was:
Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever. Hebrews 7:3.
Hebrews also compares the priesthood of Levi to Melchizedek, saying that while the Levites collected a tenth from the people, Melchizedek did not descend through Levi and that Melchizedek was greater. In addition, the Levitical priesthood was temporary and for earthly matters, but that a greater priesthood was needed under the new covenant of Jesus Christ. Therefore, the priesthood of Levi represented the temporary, earthly priesthood while the order of Melchizedek represented the eternal priesthood in association with the new covenant of Jesus Christ. (Hebrews 7:11-17)
The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. Psalm 110:4.
This verse represents the eternal kingdom and reign of Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, who will reign on the throne forever, according to the scriptures as God has promised.
The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. Psalm 110:5.
This verse represents the judgement that God will install on the Earth onto those who rejected him and the Son whom he sent into the world. Despite coming in love and grace, God promised that there would be judgement for those who rejected him and his anointed Messiah. There will be a day when God exerts his judgement onto the Earth for those who rejected his offer of salvation. All of the Kings of the Earth who rejected God and the Messiah, along with those kings who waged war against God's anointed people will be punished one day.
He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries. Psalm 110:6.
Because of the promised judgement of God for their rebellion, the punishment will produce much death, as foretold by this prophecy and many nations will be destroyed.
He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head. Psalm 110:7.
Jesus uses the prophetic words of Psalm 110 to justify his authority, as described by the Gospel of Matthew in Chapter 22:41-46 (KJV).
Saying, "What think ye of Christ? Whose Son is he?" They say unto him, "The son of David."
He saith unto them, "How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?" And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. Matthew 22:41-46.
by Owen Borville
May 16, 2019
Bible
Is Psalm 110 a Messianic Scripture? The content suggests so. Believed to be written by David, Psalm 110 begins by saying:
The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. Psalm 110:1.
The one who sits at the right hand of God must be the highest of all and the closest one of all to God, his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, who is the promised one who will rule on the throne forever, despite having many enemies. Many refused to accept Jesus Christ and would not follow him. However, Jesus Christ is still the anointed King of Kings that God has sent for mankind and will rule on the throne one day, despite those who rejected him and did not accept him.
The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Psalm 110:2.
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Psalm 110:3.
The Messiah is promised to be of the order of Melchizedek, which is known as the highest order of priests. This mysterious figure, named Melchizedek, is first introduced in the Book of Genesis 14:18 as the King of Salem and the priest of God Most High. Melchizedek blessed Abram (later known as Abraham) and gave him bread and wine while Abram gave him a tenth of everything. In Psalm 110, David gives a reference to the future messiah by explaining how Jesus Christ will sit on the right hand of God and will be a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. This reference is also repeated by the author of Hebrews 5:6, 5:10, and 6:20. Hebrews 7 gives a fuller description of Melchizedek and again refers to him as the King of Salem and the priest of God Most High. The reference to the blessing of Abram in Genesis is mentioned here. In addition, the name Melchizedek is described as meaning "king of righteousness" and king of Salem is described as meaning king of peace. An interesting note is that Jerusalem contains the name "Salem," further giving a messianic reference. Hebrews 7 also states that Melchizedek was:
Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever. Hebrews 7:3.
Hebrews also compares the priesthood of Levi to Melchizedek, saying that while the Levites collected a tenth from the people, Melchizedek did not descend through Levi and that Melchizedek was greater. In addition, the Levitical priesthood was temporary and for earthly matters, but that a greater priesthood was needed under the new covenant of Jesus Christ. Therefore, the priesthood of Levi represented the temporary, earthly priesthood while the order of Melchizedek represented the eternal priesthood in association with the new covenant of Jesus Christ. (Hebrews 7:11-17)
The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. Psalm 110:4.
This verse represents the eternal kingdom and reign of Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, who will reign on the throne forever, according to the scriptures as God has promised.
The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. Psalm 110:5.
This verse represents the judgement that God will install on the Earth onto those who rejected him and the Son whom he sent into the world. Despite coming in love and grace, God promised that there would be judgement for those who rejected him and his anointed Messiah. There will be a day when God exerts his judgement onto the Earth for those who rejected his offer of salvation. All of the Kings of the Earth who rejected God and the Messiah, along with those kings who waged war against God's anointed people will be punished one day.
He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries. Psalm 110:6.
Because of the promised judgement of God for their rebellion, the punishment will produce much death, as foretold by this prophecy and many nations will be destroyed.
He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head. Psalm 110:7.
Jesus uses the prophetic words of Psalm 110 to justify his authority, as described by the Gospel of Matthew in Chapter 22:41-46 (KJV).
Saying, "What think ye of Christ? Whose Son is he?" They say unto him, "The son of David."
He saith unto them, "How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?" And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. Matthew 22:41-46.
