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More books may have been written about this Psalm than any other. David was taken from the sheepfolds to lead God’s people (Psalms 78:70-72). Jesus Christ, the son of David, was the good shepherd for God’s people (John 10:11).
I am a person. I am a man. I am a son. I am a husband. I am a father. I am a brother. I am an uncle. I am a friend. I am a worker. I am a teacher. I am an American. I am a writer. I am an artist. I am a reader. I am a runner. I am a swimmer. I am a retired nursing tech. I am a cook. I am a minister. I am filled with holy spirit. I am a Bible believer. I am a bondslave to Jesus Christ. I am a member of the body of Christ. And all of this works together, because I am a born-again son of God.
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Enormous physical suffering and intense mental pressure marked the opening and closing of the Messiah’s earthly ministry. Jesus Christ began “in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts” (Mark 1:13), where both his mind and body were under attack. Yet, he responded with “It is written” (Matthew 4:4,7,10) and quoted the scriptures concerning what he was to do.
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This Psalm is one of joy and majesty, for it tells of the Messiah’s crowning as King forever. It has a closing title: “To the chief Musician, upon Aijeleth Shahar.” This Hebrew expression means “dawn of the day.” This could refer to David’s coronation.
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This Psalm speaks of “His Anointed” (verse 6) and “the king” (verse 9). Jesus Christ is the central theme, for he is the Messiah and King who fulfilled the law.
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Before God had His prophets write down His Word, God wrote it himself in the heavens. The stars, planets, and heavenly bodies describe the coming Messiah and the enemy that he would overcome. See “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God” and “We Can Trust God’s Word, Part 1” for more detail.
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This Psalm includes the title: “To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said.” David was pursued by Saul and escaped, by God’s grace, on several occasions.
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This Psalm shows the Messiah’s absolute trust and confidence in God’s help. The adversary constantly attacks, and the Messiah just as consistently goes to God for help. The Lord is faithful to deliver His Son.
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This Psalm is one of the greatest encouragements concerning Jesus Christ that he would have read about himself. Verses 8-11 are quoted by Peter on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:25-28) and by Paul in Antioch of Pisidia (Acts 13:35). Jesus Christ had a glad heart and was at peace because of the hope of his resurrection.
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This Psalm is a “checklist” of what the Messiah would do. Jesus Christ would have found great inspiration and guidance in these scriptures.