Jesus in the Psalms

Many of the Psalms are Messianic.  Of those, some refer to the events in the life of Jesus Christ here on Earth.  Depending on the human author, the Psalms are dated from the time of Moses (about 1440 B.C.) to the Babylonian captivity (586 B.C.). [1]  Companion verses in the Old and New Testament confirm that these Messianic Psalms are about Jesus. 

It brings joy and peace to our hearts at Christmas to think about these things.  Please share with me a few of these wonderful prophesies. 

The Immaculate Conception 

The LORD said to me, “You are my Son;
today I have begotten you. (Psalm 2:7 ESV) (see: Matthew 3:17; Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22; Acts 13:33; Hebrews 1:5, 5:5) 

The Temptation of Christ 

  My knees are weak from fasting,
  And my flesh has grown lean, without fatness.
  (Psalm 109:24 NASB) (Matthew 4:1-2; Mark 1:12; Luke:1-2;
  Hebrews 2:18, 4:15)

Jesus Humbled Himself and Was Glorified 

  What is man that You are mindful of him,
  And the son of man that You visit him?
  For You have made him a little lower than the angels,
  And You have crowned him with glory and honor.
  (Psalm 8:4-5 NKJV) (see Hebrews 2:5-9; Philippians 2:5-10)

Jesus as High Priest 

  The LORD has sworn
  and will not change his mind,
  “You are a priest forever
  after the order of Melchizedek.”

  (Psalm 110:4 ESV) (see: Genesis 14:17-24; Hebrews 5:6; 5:10, 6:20,
  7:17)

His Crucifixion   

  Even my close friend in whom I trusted,

  who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.

  (Psalm 41:9 ESV) (see: Matthew 26:23; Luke 22:21; John 13:18)

  All who see me mock me;

  they make mouths at me; they wag their heads;

  “He trusts in the LORD; let him deliver him;

  let him rescue him, for he delights in him!”

  (Psalm 22:7-8 ESV) (see: Matthew 27:39, 27:43; Mark 15:29; Luke 23:35)

  I am poured out like water,

  and all my bones are out of joint;

  my heart is like wax;

  it is melted within my breast;

  my strength is dried up like a potsherd,

  and my tongue sticks to my jaws;

  you lay me in the dust of death.

  For dogs encompass me;

  a company of evildoers encircles me;

  they have pierced my hands and feet—

  I can count all my bones—

  they stare and gloat over me;

  they divide my garments among them,

  and for my clothing they cast lots.

  (Psalm 22:14-17 ESV) (see: Matthew 37:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:24,
   24:39-40; John 19:24, 20:25)

  They also gave me gall for my food,

  And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
  (Psalm 69:21 NKJV) (see: Matthew 27:34; Mark 15:23; Luke 23:36;
  John 19:29)

  He protects all his bones,

  Not one of them is broken.

  (Psalm 34:20 NASB) (see: Exodus 12:46; John 19:31-36)

The Utterances from the Cross

  My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?

  (Psalm 22:1 NASB) (see: Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34)

  Into your hand I commit my spirit;

  (Psalm 31:5 ESV) (see: Luke 23:46)

The Resurrection

  Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
  my flesh also dwells secure.
  For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
  or let your holy one see corruption.

  You make known to me the path of life;
  in your presence there is fullness of joy;
  at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
  (Psalm 16:10 ESV) (see: Acts 13:35; Psalm 49:9, 49:15, 86:13)

  You have ascended on high,
  You have led captivity captive;
  (Psalm 68:18 NKJV) (see: Ephesians 4:8)

  The LORD says to my Lord:

  “Sit at my right hand,

  until I make your enemies your footstool.”

  (Psalm110:1 ESV) (see: Matthew 22:44, 26:64; Mark 12:36, 14:62, 16:19;

  Luke 20:42-43)

Have a blessed Christmas.


Acknowledgements:

All verses shown were copied from https://biblehub.com/

The Jack Van Impe Prophesy Bible was used to help locate and identify the verses shown. ( www.jvim.com )

[1] Smith, Jay. The Ultimate Bible Summary Collection. Kindle, 2013.