_The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool _ THE KING WHO IS ALSO PRIEST The title ascribes this psalm to David, which is confirmed by its internal character, its laconic energy, its martial tone, its triumphant confidence and its resemblance t... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord shall send the rod of Thy strength out of Zion: rule Thou in the midst of Thine enemies._ MESSIAH’S SCEPTRE AND KINGDOM The kingship of Christ is a twofold kingship. It is essential and it is hereditary. The one belongs to Him as God, the other belongs to Him as Mediator. The first is fo... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy power._ CHRIST SUBDUES A PEOPLE TO HIMSELF The glory of a king consists in the multitude of his people. Messiah is a king, but He is described as ruling in the midst of His enemies. Has He, then, none but these over whom He is to reign--none that will... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek._ CHRIST, OUR PRIEST I. Divine authorization to priesthood. 1. The Divine oath has a reference to Christ, for it is the Divine authorization of His priestly office. What spiritual power resides in this mandate of God! It not only creates... [ Continue Reading ]
_He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head._ REFRESHMENT THROUGH SUFFERING The words place before us two pictures. The one is that of want, and the other is that of its supply. He that drinks of the brook is he who needs its refreshment. He lifts up his head, when... [ Continue Reading ]