At the height of the old covenant, David confidently penned Psalm 110, knowing that God would subdue the enemy. David, however, looked to One greater than himself who would destroy the enemies of God, either by wrath or grace. He looked to the Priestly King!
At the height of the old covenant, David confidently penned Psalm 110, knowing that God would subdue the enemy. David, however, looked to One greater than himself who would destroy the enemies of God, either by wrath or grace. He looked to the Priestly King!
Genuine repentance is the contrite sinner's way to restoration by God. Psalm 51 gives the penitent sinner a correct view on approaching God for merciful pardon.
Governing authorities are accountable to God. When they stray from just judgment, the Lord is not pleased. Ruling authorities should know that God stands in their midst, and they should judge accordingly.
Scripture: Psalm 82
We should be overwhelmed by God's knowledge, presence, and awareness of all things. God's knowledge is perfect, and through his special presence, he governs all matters.
The Christian life is one of conflict on every level--from our own sin to the struggle of loving others to the battle against the wickedness of the world. Christians must be involved in all of it.
Throughout history, wicked kings and rulers have sought to overthrow God and Christ. This futile practice continues today; however, the Lord Jesus Christ reigns on the throne with all authority in heaven and on earth. This sermon exalts the Lord Jesus Christ, whose kingdom will remain unshaken.
Christ sets for us a pattern of suffering, which is foreshadowed in David and shared in by Christians. Yet it is through the most profound suffering that God brings about the greatest glory.