Introduction

The Lord Jesus Christ applies this Psalm of David to himself in Matthew 22 v 41 to 46

Verses
1The LORD says to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand,
until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet.”
2The LORD will send out the rod of your strength out of Zion.
Rule amongst your enemies.
3Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, in holy array.
Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth.
4The LORD has sworn, and will not change his mind:
“You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
5The Lord is at your right hand.
He will crush kings in the day of his wrath.
6He will judge amongst the nations.
He will heap up dead bodies.
He will crush the ruler of the whole earth.
7He will drink of the brook on the way;
therefore he will lift up his head.

Questions

1. What does the LORD say to the Lord of David?

v 1 The LORD says to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand,
until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet.”

2. What does David say the LORD will do?

v 2 The LORD will send out the rod of your strength out of Zion.
Rule amongst your enemies.

3. What will the Lord of David do to the kings of the earth?

v 5 ... He will crush kings in the day of his wrath.

Summary Points

  • v 1 and 2 King David's Lord (the Christ)  will rule from Zion (part of Jerusalem) after sitting at the LORD's right hand
  • v 3 Christ's people will be eager to serve him
  • v 4 Christ (the Lord) has been appointed a priest
  • v 5 to 7 He will reign well and crush opposition

 Timeline 1050 to 850 BC

The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.

Audio