Yes, You Can Find Christ in a Text About a Fool
Set against the dark velvet backdrop of David’s foolish actions, the diamond of King Jesus’s perfect righteousness—and, therefore, his perfect sacrifice for our sins—shines all the more brightly.
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Set against the dark velvet backdrop of David’s foolish actions, the diamond of King Jesus’s perfect righteousness—and, therefore, his perfect sacrifice for our sins—shines all the more brightly.
Instead of labeling Jesus a Bethlehemite, Matthew identifies him as a Nazarene, one who would inevitably be misunderstood and ultimately rejected.
The psalmists wanted believing worshipers to take comfort that the God of Exodus is with them.
The psalm’s beautiful ending invites us, new-covenant Christians, to keep reading our Bibles and marvel at how God answered the psalmist’s last petition.
Psalm 110:1 and 4 announce the future reunion of the priestly and royal offices for the people of God.