Psalm 110:1-7

​Is Jesus Christ the true Lord and Messiah?

Perceive: Jesus and Peter both stated that David wrote this psalm (Matthew 22:43; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:42; Acts 2:33–35). Since David was a prophet, he wrote it about the Messiah (Acts 2:30; 2 Samuel 23:2). The psalm is referred to in the New Testament more than any other psalm; verse 1 at least twenty-five times and verse 4 another five times. Ten of these quotations or mentions are in the book of Hebrews alone. Jesus used verse 1 to prove His deity and quiet the Pharisees (Matthew 22:41–46) and to reply to the high priest during His trial (Matthew 26:64). This psalm has three sections. In the first section, David describes the Messiah as the ruling King (1-3). In the second section, David describes the Messiah as the greatest priest (4). In the third section, he describes the Messiah as a judge and victorious warrior (5-7). It is a perfect picture of Jesus, the Messiah.
 
Practice: Jesus has been and will be one of the most controversial figures in world history. Based on the old and new testaments, He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings. Some people will acknowledge He was a great teacher and preacher; however, in the end, He rules and reigns over all creation. No one will be able to sit on the fence of belief.
 
Pray: Thank You, Lord Jesus, for taking the form of man, living a sinless life, dying on the cross for my sins, and by grace giving me eternal life. Oh, what a divine blessing to be in Your eternal care. 

​This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com

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