Which New Testament passages connect with the themes in Psalm 110:5? Psalm 110:5 Snapshot “The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings on the day of His wrath.” (Psalm 110:5) Key Themes to Trace Forward • The exalted One seated at God’s right hand • Certain, literal judgment on rebellious rulers and nations • “The day of His wrath” – a future climactic intervention New Testament Echoes of the Right Hand • Luke 22:69 – “From now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” • Acts 2:33-35 – Peter applies Psalm 110 to Jesus: “Exalted to the right hand of God… ‘Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.’” • Hebrews 1:3, 13 – Jesus “sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high… ‘Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.’” • Hebrews 10:12-13 – After offering one sacrifice for sins, Christ “sat down at the right hand of God, since that time waiting for His enemies to be made a footstool.” • 1 Peter 3:22 – Jesus “has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to Him.” New Testament Pictures of the Day of Wrath • Revelation 6:15-17 – Earth’s kings hide “from the wrath of the Lamb… the great day of their wrath has come.” • Revelation 19:15-16 – The Rider on the white horse “treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty… King of kings and Lord of lords.” • 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 – The Lord Jesus is “revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in blazing fire,” bringing retribution. • 1 Corinthians 15:24-25 – He “must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.” • Matthew 25:31-32 – “When the Son of Man comes in His glory… all the nations will be gathered before Him.” Jesus: The King Who Crushes Evil • Revelation 17:14 – “The Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings.” • Philippians 2:9-11 – Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. • Romans 2:5-6 – On “the day of wrath,” God “will repay each one according to his deeds,” fulfilled through Christ’s righteous judgment. Putting It All Together Psalm 110 paints Messiah as both Priest and Warrior-King. The New Testament identifies Jesus as that promised figure: exalted at God’s right hand now, patiently waiting while the gospel spreads, yet certain to rise and execute final judgment. The same Jesus who offers mercy today (John 3:16-17) will literally appear to crush rebellion and establish unchallenged rule. Believers rest in His finished work; unbelief faces His coming wrath. |
    |