King Jesus our High Priest
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Introduction
Introduction
We have in Jesus in a King/Priest. The better we understand those roles in our lives the better we see the beauty of His holiness.
What does it mean that Jesus is Priest/King?
We are not used to a monarchy; like the Snodes
Passage Introduction
20+ references in the NT, most of an OT passage
Jesus uses it to describe who he is
Peter, first Christian sermon
Writer of Hebrews showing history of redemption comes here
helpful when determining who is speaking; best commentary
Jesus at a “press conference” had questions politics, taxes, resurrection.
Jesus then asks a question. My turn. Luke 20:41-44 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
Jesus reminds them that their is prophecy of one coming as a descendent of David that is greater than him.
Important to know that David is speaking. Some believe this is someone, like Zadok the priest, speaking of David.
Basic Summary: The psalmist (David) receives a revelation/oracle that his descendant, who is his lord, will be enabled by Yahweh and assisted by his willing subjects to establish dominion over the nations and reign in honor and glory as a royal king, priest, and warrior.
Look for the following as we read.
Look for the following as we read.
A The LORD installs the king
A The LORD installs the king
B The king is sent out to conquer
B The king is sent out to conquer
C The day of power
C The day of power
D The LORD swears a solemn oath
D The LORD swears a solemn oath
C1 The day of wrath
C1 The day of wrath
B1 The king goes out to conquer
B1 The king goes out to conquer
A1 The LORD installs the king
A1 The LORD installs the king
Psalm 110 (KJV 1900)
A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. 3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness From the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. 4 The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek. 5 The Lord at thy right hand Shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; He shall wound the heads over many countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: Therefore shall he lift up the head.
A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness From the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
4 The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
5 The Lord at thy right hand Shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
6 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; He shall wound the heads over many countries.
7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: Therefore shall he lift up the head.
The Lord said unto my Lord
The Lord said unto my Lord
Psalm 110:1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
1 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Though not necessary it is very helpful how the word Lord is spelled differently in most of our Bibles. (All caps vs Capital L)
LORD is Yahweh, “my Lord” is David’s Lord which the context will make clear is the Messiah
David received this from God
David received this from God
Matthew 22:43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
David serves as a prophet receiving two oracles or matters of prophecy from God.
Emphasis being that it is a word from God. 1 Peter 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Message delivered is significant
Message delivered is significant
David was referring to his descendant as his master
Sitting at the right hand of Yahweh means that this king was to be exalted to the power and dominion and honor of heaven itself—before he establishes dominion in all the earth
A greater than David or Solomon is coming Luke 11:31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
Message would have been surprising
Message would have been surprising
A descendant greater than David?
Jesus tried to get his critics to explain this idea as well, but they had no answer. Luke 20:41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son?
41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son?
The first line speaks of honor next to God. The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand
The second line speaks of his assuming his complete rule. Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Until
Until
Jesus' current work is that of a priest Heb 8:1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Until. Hebrews 10:12-13 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; 13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; 13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
Transition: The coming king will be given authority and power to establish his rule on earth. Who and how is this so and when will this happen?
Transition: The coming king will be given authority and power to establish his rule on earth. Who and how is this so and when will this happen?
King will establish rule
King will establish rule
Psalm 110:2 (KJV 1900)
2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
Send the Rod
Send the Rod
Picture Moses holding a rod out to the Red Sea Exodus 14:16 But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.
16 But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.
This is prophesied in Daniel 7:13-14 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. 14 And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
13 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. 14 And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
Out of Zion
Out of Zion
Zion is the administrative center of the Kingdom, original city of David and home of the temple
Zion, Jerusalem, is mentioned often in prophecy.
The king will reign in Mount Zion Psalm 2:6 Yet have I set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion.
6 Yet have I set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion.
The people of Zion will be comforted Isaiah 30:19
19 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: Thou shalt weep no more: He will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; When he shall hear it, he will answer thee.
Those who are left in Zion will be holy Isa. 4:3
3 And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, And he that remaineth in Jerusalem, Shall be called holy, Even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:
The nations will go to Zion to learn Isa. 2:2–3
2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, That the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow unto it. 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; And he will teach us of his ways, And we will walk in his paths: For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Zion will never again be troubled Isa. 33:20
20 Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: Thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, A tabernacle that shall not be taken down; Not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, Neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.
Thy people shall be willing
Thy people shall be willing
Psalm 110:3 (KJV 1900)
3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness From the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness From the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
Thy people: Taking all of Scripture into view on the ultimate event, “your people” would refer to all who are followers of the king.
Womb of the morning: the coming of the king to establish his reign on earth is the “dawning” of a new day. And just as the dawn gives birth to the dew in splendor and great number, the future king will appear with all the company of his host.
Dew of thy youth: At dawn dew is discovered all over the ground, instantly appearing, fresh and innumerable. The willing servants of the king will be with the king suddenly, and in abundance
Dew seen as an irresistible force 2 Samuel 17:12 So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one.
12 So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one.
Transition: Our King Priest will lead us willing into battle and will deliver this world from death.
Transition: Our King Priest will lead us willing into battle and will deliver this world from death.
The King will be the High Priest forever
The King will be the High Priest forever
Psalm 110:4 (KJV 1900)
4 The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
4 The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
Unlike David, his Lord (Messiah), will be the High Priest.
Unlike David, his Lord (Messiah), will be the High Priest.
In Israel there could be only one order of High Priest
The only way that a descendant of David could become the official high priest was for the order of Aaron to come to an end.
As this appointed priest of God, the king will not be limited to Salem as Melchizedek was, but will rule over and be priest for the whole world!
Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek. which came later than the law, was rooted in the stipulations of a superior covenant because its priesthood did not depend on a legal requirement. Instead, the priesthood established by the oath arose from a familial bond—for the word of the oath “appoints a Son” who has been made perfect forever
Heb 7:28 28 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
28 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
This oath was so important that the author of Hebrews refers to it five times (Hebrews 5:6, 5:10, 6:20, 7:17, and 7:21).
This oath was so important that the author of Hebrews refers to it five times (Hebrews 5:6, 5:10, 6:20, 7:17, and 7:21).
· Hebrews 5:5-6 and 5:10 emphasize that this was Yahweh’s declaration, not something that the Messiah claimed for Himself.
· Hebrews 6:20, the emphasis is on the idea that Jesus the Messiah serves now and forever as a living, active High Priest for His people.
· Hebrews 7:17 emphasizes that the priesthood of Jesus the Messiah according to the order of Melchizedek is better than the priestly order of Aaron, because it is eternal and will never end.
· Hebrews 7:21 emphasizes that the priesthood of Jesus the Messiah according to the order of Melchizedek is better than the priestly order of Aaron because it was founded on a direct oath of Yahweh, unlike the priestly order of Aaron.
What does the Bible say about Melchizedek? Going to be answered in a few weeks from now on a Sunday night.
Our King being a priest changes our role as servants.
Our King being a priest changes our role as servants.
As a priest, the Messiah has sanctified us and made us spiritual servants!
The original intention for Israel, a kingdom or priests and a holy nation Exod. 19:5–6
5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: 6 And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
Because our King is the eternal High Priest we are a nation of priests. 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Transition: We have become a royal priesthood being led by the High Priest, King.
The King who is the eternal High Priest will come as a Warrior
The King who is the eternal High Priest will come as a Warrior
Psalm 110:5–6 (KJV 1900)
5 The Lord at thy right hand Shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; He shall wound the heads over many countries.
5 The Lord at thy right hand Shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
6 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; He shall wound the heads over many countries.
Only Jesus could do this.
Only Jesus could do this.
Acts 2:24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. 25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? 8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. 25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: 26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. 25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
In Jesus we find the fulfillment in all we could ever desire in a King, Priest
In Jesus we find the fulfillment in all we could ever desire in a King, Priest
“Fairy tales do not tell children dragons exist. Children already know the dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed.”
You know dragons/evil/sin/death exist.
We have more than a fairy tale telling us dragons can be killed.
Drink of the brook
Drink of the brook
Psalm 110:7 (KJV 1900)
7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: Therefore shall he lift up the head.
7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: Therefore shall he lift up the head.
It is a significant touch of Scripture also to remind us that this glorious future king is human enough to drink from the brook.
Jesus, the resurrected body, is sitting on the right hand of the father.
He has been seated there for the last two thousand years. How long will He remain seated there?
Lift up the head.
Lift up the head.
Battle is over. He is pursuing his foes until they are all vanquished.
Story of David killing almost all the Amalekites 1 Samuel 30:17 And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled.
17 And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled.
Our King/ Priest will destroy even the last of our enemies 1 Cor 15:25-26 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
Not only will Yahweh enjoy honor and glory when all enemies are defeated, but his king will receive honor and glory—quite a contrast to the shame and abuse he suffered in the history of the world.
Application not Speculation
Application not Speculation
I’m convinced that many Christians become so engrossed in studies of Revelation because speculation is easier than application.
We would rather guess about distant events than love our neighbor next door today.
What was Jesus teaching to those in Luke 20?
What was Jesus teaching to those in Luke 20?
1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? 6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. 8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. 9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time. 10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. 11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. 12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. 13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. 14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. 15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? 16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. 17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? 18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 19 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? 24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar’s. 25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s. 26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. 27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, 28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. 30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. 31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. 32 Last of all the woman died also. 33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife. 34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: 35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: 36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. 37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. 38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. 39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. 40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? 45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, 46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; 47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
Luke 20:40–47 (KJV 1900)
40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? 45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, 46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; 47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.
41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son?
42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,
46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
The more personal God is the more you have to deal with His will.
The more personal God is the more you have to deal with His will.
Pharisees said the Messiah would just be a political leader. They came face to face with truth!
Scribes wanted a religion but not a relationship.
“An 'impersonal God'-well and good. A subjective God of beauty, truth and goodness, inside our own heads-better still. A formless life-force surging through us, a vast power which we can tap-best of all. But God himself, alive, pulling at the other end of the cord, perhaps approaching at an infinite speed, the hunter, King, husband-that is quite another matter.” Lewis
They didn’t want God to be that real in their lives.
They stopped asking questions in v. 40. They had to acknowledge the logical conclusions if they continued.
They wanted a Jesus they could debate in the synagogue on the weekends but were looking for someone that would alter their lives.
The Messiah as King/Priest brings things together people do not believe can be together
The Messiah as King/Priest brings things together people do not believe can be together
Kings represented God to the people. Priests represented to God.
Seen when Jesus will ride into town on what is often called Psalm Sunday. He rides into town as a King. Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: Behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; Lowly, and riding upon an ass, And upon a colt the foal of an ass.
9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: Behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; Lowly, and riding upon an ass, And upon a colt the foal of an ass.
Jonathan in his sermon “The Admirable Conjunction of Diverse Excellencies in Christ Jesus“
Jonathan in his sermon “The Admirable Conjunction of Diverse Excellencies in Christ Jesus“
There, in Jesus Christ, meet:
1. Infinite highness and infinite condescension.
2. Infinite justice and infinite grace.
3. Infinite glory and lowest humility.
4. Infinite majesty and transcendent meekness.
5. Deepest reverence towards God and equality with God.
6. Infinite worthiness of good, and the greatest patience under sufferings of evil.
7. An exceeding spirit of obedience, with supreme dominion over heaven and earth.
8. Absolute sovereignty and perfect resignation.
9. Self-sufficiency, and an entire trust and reliance on God.
Contrast but not contradiction
Contrast but not contradiction
A lamb and a lion.
A priest and a king
A judge and the one who offers forgiveness for sins
Seen in life of Christ
Seen in life of Christ
Goes to the money changers and thrown them out of the temple.
Goes to the dead young and says “damsel wake up.”
Weeping outside of Lazarus tomb.
Ask disciples to stay awake and watch and pray. He says”spirit is willing but flesh is weak."
Do you see the beauty of His holiness? We will someday be arrayed in it as we follow Him to battle.
Do you see the beauty of His holiness? We will someday be arrayed in it as we follow Him to battle.
Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness From the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness From the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
God does our ministry to him to be done willingly as people who have seen His beauty. That is what will motivate in that day. It should today.
God does our ministry to him to be done willingly as people who have seen His beauty. That is what will motivate in that day. It should today.
Melchizedek not by lineage but by having seen the beauty of the holiness becomes a priest.
Someday Jesus will lead us into war. We will be arrayed as royal priests.
Jesus is our King/Priest today. You should see your identity in this today not just on that great day. 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: