“Praise the King!”
What is the title
of Psalm 45? To the
choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song.
Read Psalm 45:1
My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
For whom is this psalm sung?
King – happy psalm!
Read Psalm 45:2-9
2 You are the
most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured
upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you
forever.
3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!
3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!
4 In your
majesty ride out victoriously for the cause
of truth and meekness and righteousness; let
your right hand teach you awesome deeds!
5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.
5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.
6 Your throne,
O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of
your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;
7 you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
8 your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
9 daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir .Selah
7 you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
8 your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
9 daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir .Selah
How does the psalmist praise?
Handsome, strong, victorious, throne forever, righteous God?
"Ophir" – high quality
gold.
Read Psalm 45:10-12
10 Hear, O
daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father's house,
11 and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.
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11 and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.
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To whom is this advice written?
Daughter – wife – queen – BOW TO HIM
Read Psalm 45:13-15
13 All glorious
is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.
14 In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.
15 With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.
14 In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.
15 With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.
What is happening?
Marriage, enter the palace of the king – exciting!
Read Psalm 45:16-17
16 In place of
your fathers shall be your sons; you will make
them princes in all the earth.
17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.
17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.
What is the promise?
Life – sons, heritage to live on.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME?
What is the purpose of Psalm 45?
Praise king & uprighteousness
Advice to daughter – soon to be queen SUBMIT
Description of coming to king
Promise of sons and remembrance
How can we pray this?
Praise OUR king for uprighteousness
Take Advice to daughter – soon to be queen SUBMIT
See “bride” coming to king
Believe the Promise of sons and remembrance
How does Christ fulfill this psalm?
Matthew 25 (10 virgins): this is the kingdom of heaven.
Revelation 21 (new Jerusalem): our hope is WE (church) are the bride.
HE is the king, WE are his Bride!
Thy kingdom come.
What does this mean? The
How is this done?When our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by His grace we believe His holy Word and lead a godly life (SUBMIT) here in time and yonder in eternity.
