Psalm 72-A Psalm of Messiah the King

“Truth for Truckers” *April 12, 2014*  Psalm 72  “A Psalm of Messiah the King”

     This Psalm describes Solomon’s time as king, but a greater King is clearly indicated in (v.17): “His name shall endure forever: His name shall be continued as long as the sun; and men shall be blessed in Him: all nations shall call Him blessed.” The last three verses of the Psalm are a brief stanza of praise to the LORD. This also closes “The prayers of David the son of Jesse.” (v.20) and ends the Second Book of the 150 Psalms. The Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ is the King indicated in (v.17) and He appears numerous times in the Psalms:

The Lord Jesus Christ in The Psalms

   1. Messiah's Glory (Psalm 118:22; 2:6-9; 24:7-10)

   2. Messiah: The Suffering Savior (Psalm 22)

   3. Messiah: The Son of God (Psalm 2:7)

  4. Messiah: The Son of Man (Psalm 8:4-6)

  5. Messiah: The Son of David (Psalm 89:3, 4, 27, 29)

  6. Messiah: The Prophet (Psalm 22:22, 25; 40:9, 10)

  7. Messiah: The Great High Priest (Psalm 110:4)

  8. Messiah: The King (Psalm 2:6-9; 24:7-10; 45:1-8; 69:17)

     When Jesus spoke to His disciples after He rose from the dead during His 40 Day Post-Resurrection Ministry He clearly indicated the fact that He was spoken of in the Psalms: “And He said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the Law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms concerning Me.”

(Luke 24:44). His prominence in the O.T. is at the MAX for He is the focal point of all of Scripture!

      

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