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• Where is Jesus right now?
o Seated at the right hand of God on high
• What will Jesus accomplish in this earth?
• Will Jesus be victorious on the earth?
o Modern day pessimism
The Victory of the Messiah—Psalm 72
⇒ Psalm 72 is a psalm concerning Solomon, David’s son. But as we will see as we read through this has much more Messianic implications than simply about Solomon.
Psalm 72:1-20 ESV
1. Christ will reign in Justice and Righteousness (72:1-4)
⇒ Jesus shares the Righteousness of His Father (Hebrews 1:8)
Hebrews 1:8 ESV
⇒ Jesus has been given the authority to judge (John 5:22)
John 5:22 ESV
o What are the implications of this in our world today?
2. Christ will reign forever and ever! (72:5-7)
⇒ Jesus Christ will outlast the sun and the moon (5) and be faithful throughout all generations!
Psalm 22:29-31 ESV
o Psalm 22:29-31—The victory of the Messiah by His death will be proclaimed from Generation to Generation
Revelation 11:15 ESV
o Revelation 11:15—He shall reign forever and ever!
⇒ In his days righteousness and peace will abound
o Jesus’ righteousness will be extended to His people and to the world
Isaiah 53:11 ESV
▪ Isaiah 53:11—My sin for His righteousness
2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV
▪ 2 Corinthians 5:21—My sin for His righteousness
2 Corinthians 5:17-20 ESV
▪ 2 Corinthians 5:17-20—Our mission to the World
• True peace is reconciliation with our creator (BE RECONCILED)
3. Christ is King over all the Nations! (72:8-11)
⇒ From sea to sea—Christ’s rule has no end!
Isaiah 9:6-7 ESV
o Isaiah 9:6-7—Christ’s rule and reign will continue to grow
Habakkuk 2:14 ESV
o Habakkuk 2:14—Where we are heading
Matthew 28:18-20 ESV
o Matthew 28:18-20—How we get there
⇒ His enemies will bow before Him
Psalm 110:1 ESV
o Psalm 110:1—The Conquering Messiah
1 Corinthians 15:25 ESV
o 1 Corinthians 15:25—The Messiah will reign until His victory is fully recognized and accomplished
Romans 5:10 ESV
o Romans 5:10—Enemies made a footstool under King Jesus
4. Christ’s reign will bless the helpless (72:12-14)
Romans 10:13 ESV
⇒ Romans 10:13—He delivers those who cry out to him
Matthew 11:28 ESV
⇒ Matthew 11:28— He will give rest to the weary
1 Peter 1:18-19 ESV
⇒ 1 Peter 1:18-19—The helpless delivered by the Death of the Messiah
5. Christ’s rule will consummate in victory! (72:15-20)
Hebrews 7:24 ESV
Hebrews 13:8 ESV
⇒ Hebrews 7:24, 13:8— Long Live the King
Genesis 12:18 ESV
⇒ Genesis 12:18—The World’s blessing
John 1:29 ESV
John 3:16 ESV
⇒ John 1:29, John 3:16—The world’s Salvation
INVITATION
⇒ Blessed be His Glorious name forever, may the Whole world be filled with His Glory! Amen and Amen (72:19)
⇒ How do we get there?
Matthew 6:10 ESV
o Matthew 6:10—Pray for Christ’s Kingdom to transform the world
Matthew 28:18-20 ESV
o Matthew 28:18-20—With Christ’s authority, preach the Gospel to every creature.