The Messiah

Psalm 89 Observation vv. 1-4: God’s praise is continuous like all generations and is established like creation. -The Davidic covenant is now a parallel, permanent expression of God’s enduring faithfulness. -The messianic “offspring” secures the promise of all “offspring.” vv. 5-18: The world has been and should be the theater for God’s glorious character. God’s being (vv. 5-9) God’s saving actions (vv. 10-13) God’s covenant blessings (vv. 14-18) v. 19-37: Get fully into the context of the problem. -Your promised blessings are grand yet fulfilled only partially -Your promised punishments are serious and applied partially -How could you have made such promises from the beginning? -vv. 38-45: You have opposed your anointed one. [How? Why?] -vv. 46-48: How Long? Yes, because your promise stands . . . How Long?! -vv. 49-52: Where? From what corner will that steadfast love come? Application 1. Thank God for his faithfulness through the Messiah! (Rom. 1:3-4; Col. 1:15–20; Eph. 3:8–12) 2. Follow the Christian pattern of repentance. 3. Watch your singing closely! “Isn’t it a comfort to worship a God we cannot exaggerate?” -Francis Chan 4. Expect Christ in the Old Testament.

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From Series: "Sunday Mornings"

These sermons were given at our 11am service on Sunday Mornings.