The King of Kings

Introduction

Psalm 22, 23, 24 are triplets.

Psalm 22 shows Jesus as the Good Shepherd that died for the sheep, we see crucifixion of Christ in v1-22 and His resurrection in v22-31. (John 10:11)

Psalm 23 shows Jesus as the Great Shepherd that cares for the sheep. (Hebrews 13:20-21)

Psalm 24 shows Jesus as the Chief Shepherd who will one day come for his sheep. (1 Peter 5:4)

Psalms are songs, Jewish tradition says this one was written when David returns the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13-15)

This Psalm has questions and answers, so it probably involved a choir and maybe some soloists.

“Psalm 24 (WEOOT): It was probably sung by different choirs and soloists, each answering the other. The choir would sing vv. 1–2, a voice would respond with v. 3, and then another voice would answer with v. 4. Then the chorus would sing vv. 5–6. As the people entered the gates of the city, the chorus would sing out vv. 8–9, and the voice would ask again, “Who is this king of glory?” Then the entire group would shout, “The Lord of hosts! He is the king of glory!” What a wonderful spectacle it must have been!”

1. The King’s Kingdom, v1-2

Romans 11:36

Colossians 1:15-18

Proverbs 16:4

2. The King’s Right to Rule, v3-4

Who can stand in his holy place?

Exodus 26:34, and all references to the most holy place.

Hebrews 9:12, Christ entered into the most Holy Place in order to do the work of a High Prient, offering himself and his blood as the atonement for sin.

He bought us us with his blood, 1 Corinthians 6:20, we are bought with a price!

3. The King’s Reward, v5-6

a. What blessing will he receive? The church, the bride. Ephesians 5

b. Romans 8:29, 2 Peter 3:9

4. The King’s Coronation, v7-10

a. Hosanna, John 12:13, some bowed for the king, but not all.

b. Psalm 24 (WEOOT): When Jesus Christ claims Jerusalem, He will come as one fresh from the battle (v. 8), for He will have defeated the nations of the world at Armageddon (Rev. 19:19–21). Before Jesus was born, it was promised that He would sit on David’s throne (Luke 1:30–33). Today He is seated on His Father’s throne (Rev. 3:21), but when He returns to this earth in judgment and glory, He will claim David’s throne and reign over the house of Jacob. Of course, He will first return in the air to take the church to heaven (1 Thes. 4:13–18). Then will follow seven years of awful tribulation on the earth, “the time of Jacob’s trouble.” When Satan and his evil associates have done their worst, Jesus Christ will return to judge and to deliver the world from evil. Then there will be a renewed earth, a restored Israel, and a righteous kingdom for a thousand years (Rev. 20:1–5).

c. Isaiah 45:23, Romans 14:11, Philippians 2:10

d. Revelation 21:9-10, 22-27

5. The King’s Eternal Rule, v10

Selah - Pause, peace

Isaiah 9:7

Revelation 21:4, 22:5

Psalm 24 (WEOOT): If Christ is your Good Shepherd because you have received Him as Savior, then let Him be your Great Shepherd to guide and bless your life. Then when He returns as the Chief Shepherd, you will be ready to meet Him.