How does Psalm 40:7 point to Christ's fulfillment of God's will? Setting the Scene • Psalm 40 is David’s worshipful testimony of deliverance. • In verse 7 David suddenly speaks beyond himself: “Then I said, ‘Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll.’” (Psalm 40:7) • The Spirit carries David’s words forward to Someone greater—Christ, the true Singer behind the psalm. The Scroll Points to a Person • “The scroll” (literally, the rolled-up book) refers to the Torah and, by extension, all inspired Scripture available in David’s day. • Scripture is not a random collection of moral lessons; it is a unified testimony anticipating a coming Deliverer. • Jesus later affirmed this: “everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44). Hebrews 10—A Divine Commentary The New Testament leaves no doubt about the verse’s fulfillment: “Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: ‘Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me… Then I said, “Here I am… I have come to do Your will, O God.”’” (Hebrews 10:5-7, quoting Psalm 40:6-8) Notice the emphases: • Incarnation: “a body You prepared for Me.” • Purpose: “I have come to do Your will.” • Supremacy: His obedience surpasses the entire sacrificial system. Christ’s “Here I Am” Psalm 40:7 showcases four truths about Jesus: 1. Voluntary Availability – “Here I am” expresses willingness. Jesus was not coerced; He chose the Father’s plan (John 10:17-18). 2. Scriptural Certainty – “It is written about Me” underscores that His mission was foretold, guaranteeing its success (Isaiah 53; Micah 5:2). 3. Personal Fulfillment – He identifies Himself as the centerpiece of the scroll—every promise, type, and shadow converge in Him (Colossians 2:16-17). 4. Obedient Resolve – “I have come” signals movement from heaven to earth with a fixed objective: “to do Your will” (John 6:38). Doing the Father’s Will Throughout His earthly life, Jesus echoed Psalm 40:7: • John 4:34—“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me.” • John 8:29—“I always do what pleases Him.” • Matthew 26:39—In Gethsemane He surrenders, “Not as I will, but as You will.” His perfect obedience culminated at the cross, where He cried, “It is finished” (John 19:30). The Father’s will—redemption through a spotless sacrifice—was accomplished once for all (Hebrews 10:10). Why This Matters • Assurance: The same Scriptures that foretold His first coming guarantee His return (Acts 1:11). • Confidence: Our salvation rests on Christ’s completed work, not our flawed efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9). • Imitation: His “Here I am” becomes our model for willing obedience (Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 2:5-8). |
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