January 21, 2026

The Messiah #

Psalm 110:1-7

Introduction

We have a short, but a great Psalm before us.

Notice the Title: A Psalm of David

The Authorship is authenticated and further established by Jesus in Matt 22:44-45

Matthew 22:44–45 —44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? 45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? (Son of David)… he is God

Some prophecies are buried deep in the proverbial depths of the passage, much like a golden nugget buried in the deep underground. However, this prophetic passage is a beautiful, large golden nugget lying on the surface of the ground!

Let's take a moment to examine this beautiful golden nugget of prophecy about Jesus.

We need to distinguish between the LORD which is all capitals because it is Jehovah God, and Lord which in this Psalm specifically would reference Jesus Christ.

John Butler puts it this way, “The psalm has God talking with God. Jehovah-God addresses the Messiah. The composition of the Godhead into different persons yet the same is a deep mystery which the human mind cannot fully understand. "

I. An Introduction to the Messiah (Psalm 110:1-3) #

A. His Seat (1) #

Jesus is clearly stated as seated at the right hand of God! – His Fulfillment

Mark 16:19 — So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

His continuance

Hebrews 12:2 — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

His Power

1 Peter 3:22 — Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

B. His Superiority “until I make thine enemies thy footstool” (1) #

That is why He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
He is the coming conqueror

C. His Sovereignty “rod of thy strength (2) #

D. His Site or City (2) “out of Zion” #

This is clearly referencing the Millennial reign of Jesus

Revelation 19:15 — And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

E. His Saints (3) “Thy people” #

God always has people

Revelation 19:13 — And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

II. The Intercession of the Messiah (Psalm 110:4) #

A. The Priest! (4) “thou art a priest” #

i. Established by God “The LORD hath sworn” #

ii. Fulfilled in Jesus! #

Hebrews 4:14–16 —14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

iii. No repentance on God’s part! “will not repent” #

B. The Prayer (4) #

OT priests would intercede to God on behalf of the people.
- They were the go between

Hebrews 7:25 — Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

C. The Plan (4) “for ever” #

D. The priesthood “after the order of Melchizedek” #

A great study, Melchizedek shows up in Gen 14, Psalm 110, and in Hebrews 5, 6, 7*.
He was a King and a priest – and represents Jesus in that position.
- Gen 14 is before the law was given, and Abraham gives a tithe to him.
Heb 7:1-3
Melchizedek shows up before the Levitical priesthood is established
Melchizedek “Accepted tithes” - typifies as Jesus desires an offering.
Melchizedek “King of righteousness” – typifies Jesus in holiness
Melchizedek “King of peace” – Jesus is the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
“without father, mother, descent – eternal!!! (Heb 7:3)

III. The Invincibility of the Messiah (Psalm 110:5-7) #

A. His Strength (5-6) #

i. He will be victorious! – You can read the end of Revelation, and Jesus is victorious! #

ii. It is displayed in the “day of his wrath” – There is a day when the wrath of God is poured out upon the earth! #

The wrath of God is more than just anger, it is just judgement poured out. “He shall judge among the heathen”

Psalm 110 - The Messiah