## Psalms of the Messiah

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Introduction -
  An overview of the Messianic Psalms
Different Fonts, in the 'Psalm number' links, indicate:

- Psalms of the Messiah (as quoted in the NT)

  * Marked psalms are generally accepted as Messianic (but not quoted in the NT).
- Psalms with a Messianic theme (not quoted in the NT)
    The link is usually to extended notes.
    [Links in brackets] are to the psalm text (will display in the main window), for use with the very brief notes shown on the Menu page (extended notes are not included for these psalms).
- Selected Psalms with other themes.
    (Font is neither in bold nor italics.)
  Psalm 1 -
    The Blessed Man.
  Psalm 2 -
    Messiah: God's Son, the King
  Psalm 3 -
    Is There No Help for Me in God?
  Psalm 8 -
    Messiah: Son of Man
  [Psalm 9] - The Lord, who will rule the world from Zion. cp. Acts 17:31
    As previously discussed (in the Book Notes on Psalm 8), Psalm 8 proclaims the ultimate dominion of the Son of Man. This theme continues in Psalm 9, where the future glories of the Messiah's kingdom are described:
    - ...a kingdom of righteousness.
    - ...a kingdom purged of all evil.
    The foundation of His kingdom is embodied in the title of Psalm 9: "Muthlabben" (lit., "death of the son"). The death of the Son, which the wicked one engineered, became his own defeat (Psa 9:15,16).
    The Messiah's victory is cause for the rejoicing which permeates this psalm, beginning in the first verse. cp. Psa 9:1 with Psa 22:22-25 and 118:19-21
  Psalm 13 -
    Waiting Under an Unbearable Burden.
  Psalm 14 (and Psalm 53) -
    The Godless Fool, and the Fear of God.
  Psalm 16 -
    Messiah: His Resurrection
  [Psalm 17} - One who is Tested & Kept.
    cp. v.3,4 with Mat 4:1-11; Joh 14:30
  [Psalm 18] - Who is a Rock save (except) our God? (v.31)
    cp. Mat 16:16-18; Mat 7:24,25
  Psalm 20 - 'The King Whose Prayer Is Always Heard.'
    Brief Notes (a suggested outline) - [Psa 20]
    'The Saving Strength of God's Right Hand.' (v.6) Acts 5:30,31
    - The Savior strengthened from Heaven for the task. v.1,2; Mat 4:11; Luk 22:42,43
    - The Savior gives Himself as an acceptable sacrifice. v.3; Eph 5:2
    - The Savior's heart to do God's will. v.4; Joh 4:34; 6:38-40
    - The Savior's victory accomplished and petitions fulfilled, in behalf of others. v.5; Heb 7:25
    - The Savior made known, as, and by, the Right Hand of the LORD. v.6; Acts 2:32-36; 5:30,31
    - The Savior's Name, the basis for our assurance in prayer. v.7-9; Joh 14:13,14; 16:23-27
  Psalm 21 -
    The rejected King, whose Joy & Glory is Salvation.
  Psalm 22 -
    Messiah: His Crucifixion -
    The Good Shepherd
    gives His life for the sheep.
  Psalm 23 -
    The Great Shepherd
    cares for His sheep.
  Psalm 24 -
    The Chief Shepherd, the King of Glory,
    rewards His sheep.
  [Psalm 30] - The night of weeping...
    displaced by joy in the morning.
    cp. John 16:1-22
  Psalm 31 - The Foundation of goodness,
    established for those who trust in Him.
  Psalm 32 -
    The Gift of Deliverance from Sin's Guilt
  Psalm 40 -
    Messiah's Song of Salvation
  Psalm 41 -
    Messiah: Betrayed by a friend
  Psalm 42 - 43 -
    Thirsting for God
  Psalm 45 -
    The Great King (and His Bride)
  Psalm 46 -
    Our Very Present Help in Trouble.
  Psalm 51 -
    The Cure for a Sin-Broken Heart.
  Psalm 53 - (See notes on Psalm 14.)
    The Godless Fool, and the Fear of God.
  [Psalm 55] -
    Reproached by my own familiar friend.
    cp. vs.12-14 with Psa 41:9 and John 13:18,19
  [Psalm 61] - The King whose Grace & Truth
    is the heritage of those who fear God's Name.
    cp. Rom 8:16,17; Eph 1:18; Titus 3:5-7; Heb 9:15
  Psalm 63 -
    Following Hard After God.
  Psalm 68 -
    The LORD leads His people into Rest
  Psalm 69 -
    The Man of Sorrows:
    Reproached, Rejected, Rejoicing
  * Psalm 72 -
    The Characteristics of the Messiah's Reign
  [Psalm 75] - The One, whose right it is to reign, speaks.
    cp. v.2,3 with Col 1:16,17
  Psalm 80 - Turn us again, O God.
  [Psalm 85] - Mercy & Truth are met together.
    cp. v.9 with Luk 2:25-32
    cp. v.10 with Joh 1:14,17
    cp. v.11 with Mat 3:17; 17:5; Joh 14:6
    cp. v.13 with Jer 23:5,6; 1Pet 2:24,25
  * Psalm 89 -
    The Messiah fulfills the Davidic Covenant
  Psalm 90 -
    The LORD, Our Timeless Dwelling Place.
  Psalm 91 -
    He who dwells in the Secret Place of the Most High.
  Psalm 100 -
    The Heart of Thanksgiving.
  Psalm 102 -
    The LORD of Glory: afflicted but enduring
  Psalm 107 -
    Thanksgiving for the LORD's Loving-Kindness.
  Psalm 110 -
    Messiah: The King - Priest
  Psalm 115 -
    Where is your God?
  Psalm 116 -
    The Servant of the LORD:
    -- obedient unto death
    -- rejoicing in resurrection
  Psalm 118 -
    The LORD is become my Salvation
  Psalm 124 -
    If not for the LORD, where would Israel be?
  Psalm 126 -
    Rejoicing in the LORD's Return of Zion's Captivity.
  Psalm 139 -
    The LORD Searches My Soul.
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