November 12
Ezekiel 24:1-26:21; Hebrews 11:1-16; Psalm 110:1-7; Proverbs 27:14
What is the most quoted psalm in the New Testament? You may think it is a cherished psalm like Psalm 23 or maybe the longest psalm, Psalm 119--and you would be wrong. The most quoted psalm is Psalm 110. It is only seven verses but points to Jesus as our king, priest, and judge.
Christ is king. Verse 1 shows David's understanding that the Messiah would be both his son and his lord. Jesus quotes this verse to show that he comes from the lineage of David and yet is greater than David. This seeming paradox is true because Jesus is both truly God and truly man. Jesus is lord of everything. We see his rule only in glimpses now but at his return, he will rule over all for all time.
Jesus doesn’t just function as our king but also as our priest. Hebrews highlights and quotes verse four to show us the unique role that Jesus plays for believers. Though not from Levi, he is able to function eternally as our high priest in making intercession for us and bringing us near to our heavenly Father.
Finally, Jesus is pictured as judge. He will come in perfect justice to make everything right. Our culture questions this aspect of God but what would be truly scary is not a God who judges but a God who is unconcerned and apathetic about evil. Thankfully Jesus as our perfect king, priest, and judge provides everything we need.
Father God, thank you for Jesus. Thank you that when he returns, he will make everything right. Thank you that he is my king, my priest, and my judge. Amen.
Question of the day: Which attribute of Jesus (king, priest, judge) do you reflect least on? Most? How should this full picture of Jesus affect your life?
What is the most quoted psalm in the New Testament? You may think it is a cherished psalm like Psalm 23 or maybe the longest psalm, Psalm 119--and you would be wrong. The most quoted psalm is Psalm 110. It is only seven verses but points to Jesus as our king, priest, and judge.
Christ is king. Verse 1 shows David's understanding that the Messiah would be both his son and his lord. Jesus quotes this verse to show that he comes from the lineage of David and yet is greater than David. This seeming paradox is true because Jesus is both truly God and truly man. Jesus is lord of everything. We see his rule only in glimpses now but at his return, he will rule over all for all time.
Jesus doesn’t just function as our king but also as our priest. Hebrews highlights and quotes verse four to show us the unique role that Jesus plays for believers. Though not from Levi, he is able to function eternally as our high priest in making intercession for us and bringing us near to our heavenly Father.
Finally, Jesus is pictured as judge. He will come in perfect justice to make everything right. Our culture questions this aspect of God but what would be truly scary is not a God who judges but a God who is unconcerned and apathetic about evil. Thankfully Jesus as our perfect king, priest, and judge provides everything we need.
Father God, thank you for Jesus. Thank you that when he returns, he will make everything right. Thank you that he is my king, my priest, and my judge. Amen.
Question of the day: Which attribute of Jesus (king, priest, judge) do you reflect least on? Most? How should this full picture of Jesus affect your life?
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