Psalms 110:1-7 The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” The LORD sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies! Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power, in holy garments; from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours. The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” The Lord is at your right hand; he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath. He will execute judgment among the nations, filling them with corpses; he will shatter chiefs over the wide earth. He will drink from the brook by the way; therefore he will lift up his head.
· Jesus quoted Psalm 110:1 in Matthew 22:43-45 (also Mark 12:36-37), showing how David called the Messiah “Lord” – recognizing that the Messiah was greater than David himself.
· Peter quoted Psalm 110:1 on Pentecost, explaining how David prophesied the deity and ascension of Jesus (Acts 2:24-26).
· Paul referred to Psalm 110:1 in 1 Corinthians 15:25, explaining the rule and dominion of Jesus Messiah.
· The author of Hebrews quotes Psalm 110:1 in Hebrews 1:13, referring to the superiority of Jesus Messiah over any angel.
· The author of Hebrews referred to Psalm 110:1 in Hebrews 10:13, explaining the rule and dominion of Jesus Messiah.
“How condescending on Jehovah’s part to permit a mortal ear to hear, and a human pen to record his secret converse with his co-equal Son! How greatly should we prize the revelation of his private and solemn discourse with the Son, herein made public for the refreshing of his people!” (Spurgeon)
