How does Psalm 110:1 reveal Jesus' authority and position in the New Testament? Psalm 110:1 — The Anchor Verse “The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.’” (Psalm 110:1) Two “Lords,” One Divine Messiah • David, under inspiration, overhears a conversation within the Godhead: – “The LORD” (Yahweh) speaks. – “my Lord” (Adonai) is David’s own sovereign—someone greater than Israel’s king. • Jesus applies this verse to Himself, asking, “If David calls Him ‘Lord,’ how is He his son?” (Matthew 22:41-46). The only satisfying answer: David’s promised son is also David’s divine Lord. “Sit at My Right Hand” — The Place of Absolute Authority • Right-hand seating signifies: – Equality with the Father (John 5:18). – Sovereign rule over all creation (Ephesians 1:20-22). – Completed redemptive work, permitting perpetual intercession (Hebrews 1:3; 7:25). • Peter proclaims the fulfillment: “God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:34-36). “Until I Make Your Enemies a Footstool” — Guaranteed Victory • Footstool imagery pictures total subjugation (Joshua 10:24). • New Testament writers connect the verse with Christ’s ongoing reign: – “He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.” (1 Colossians 15:25) – “Since that time He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet.” (Hebrews 10:12-13) • Final fulfillment will include the defeat of death, Satan, and every rebellious power (Revelation 20:14). New Testament Echoes Confirming Psalm 110:1 • Matthew 26:64 — Jesus tells the Sanhedrin they will see the Son of Man “sitting at the right hand of Power.” • Mark 16:19 — After the Ascension, He is seated “at the right hand of God.” • Philippians 2:9-11 — God highly exalts Him so that “every knee should bow.” • Colossians 3:1 — Believers are urged to set their hearts “where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Why This Matters for Us • Assurance: Christ’s position guarantees the security of His people (Romans 8:34). • Confidence in prayer: Our Mediator reigns with full authority (Hebrews 4:14-16). • Hope: The same King who conquered the grave will finalize His victory and establish perfect peace (Revelation 22:20). |
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