SF068 - CROWN HIM LORD OF ALL (Psalm 21)

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Psalm 21

Introduction

This Psalm is a sequel to Psalm 20.  Psalm 20 is a prayer before the battle.  Psalm 21 is the praise after the battle.

The title tells us that this is a psalm of David; the contents tell us that the psalm looks far beyond David to Jesus.

It looks forward to the day when the Lord Jesus will return, and put down all His enemies.

There are three ways to examine this psalm:

Ø      Davidic – the triumph of David over his foes.

Ø      Sermonic – the triumph of God’s people

Ø      Messianic – the triumph of Jesus over the world

We shall focus our thoughts on the messianic interpretation.  We shall examine the secret of the King’s strength and the sufficiency of the King’s strength.

1A.       The Secret of the King’s Strength (21:1-7)

1B.      The secret of the King’s strength disclosed (21:1-2)

The source of the King’s strength (21:1)

“strength,” oz; means prevailing strength

Ø      The source of the King’s prevailing strength is Jehovah

Psalm 59:16 But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress.

The proof of the King’s strength (21:2)

Ø      This is an answer to the prayer in Psalm 20:4

Ø      Prophetically it speaks of Christ victory on the cross.  (Colossians 2:13-15)

2B.      The scope of the King’s strength demonstrated (21:3-7)

In His sovereignty (21:3)

Ø      Two words used in the New Testament for “crown,” both are used in reference to Jesus.

Ø      Stephanos, a woven garland of parsley, oak, olive or sometimes gold.  This was the victor’s crown.

First used in the New Testament to refer to the crown of thorns place on our Lord’s head (Matthew 27:29).

Last used in Revelation 14:14 in reference to the coming Christ.

Ø      Diadema, used only to describe the crown of a king.

Use three times in the New Testament, first in Revelation 12:3 in reference to the great red dragon, second in Revelation 13:1 in reference to the beast, and finally in Revelation 19:12 in reference to Christ.

In His supremacy (21:4-6)

Ø      His kingdom will be eternal (21:4)

Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever.  The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Ø      His kingdom will be glorious (21:5)

Psalm 8:5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.

Ø      His kingdom will be joyful (21:6)

Luke 15:10 Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

In His security (21:7)

Ø      He trusts in Jehovah, the God of promise and covenant who cannot fail.

Psalm 112:6 Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

Ø      He trusts in Elyon, the God of creation and power.

2A.       The Sufficiency of the King’s Strength (21:8-13)

1B.      The King’s strength is sufficient to overcome His enemies (21:8-12)

He is omniscient therefore He knows His enemies.  (21:8)

Matthew 25:31-46

He is omnipotent therefore He destroys His enemies (21:9-12)

Ø      He destroys His enemies with a righteous vengeance (21:9-10)

Malachi 4:1 “For behold, the day is coming, Burning like an oven, And all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble.  And the day which is coming shall burn them up,” Says the LORD of hosts, “That will leave them neither root nor branch.”

Ø      He destroys His enemies completely and finally (21:11-12)

Psalm 2:1-12

2B.      The King’s strength gives reason for His people to praise Him.  (21:13)

Philippians 2:5-11