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Psalm 110 is the most quoted Old Testament passage in the New Testament—revealing Jesus as both eternal King and Priest. In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins explains how Psalm 110 points to the present reign of Christ, His priestly intercession, and His coming judgment.
Jesus reigns now. He rules in the midst of His enemies and offers salvation as our perfect High Priest. This psalm is a call to worship, trust, and follow the risen Lord.
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📌 Themes Covered
- Christ’s enthronement and authority
- The priesthood of Melchizedek fulfilled in Jesus
- The advancing Kingdom of God
- The gospel call to joyful allegiance and holy living
📖 Related Passages
- Matthew 22:41–46
- Hebrews 7
- Philippians 2:9–11
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What is the main message of Psalm 110?
Psalm 110 reveals Jesus Christ as the eternal Priest-King. It proclaims His sovereign reign, His intercession on behalf of His people, and His final victory and judgment over all nations. The psalm calls every person to submit to Christ as Lord.
How does Psalm 110 point to Jesus?
Psalm 110 is directly quoted by Jesus in Matthew 22 and referenced multiple times in the New Testament. It speaks of the Messiah seated at God’s right hand and identifies Him as a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek—clearly fulfilled in Christ.
What does it mean that Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek?
Melchizedek was both king and priest—a rare and prophetic combination. Jesus fulfills this pattern eternally. Unlike the Levitical priests, His priesthood never ends. He is both our King and our perfect High Priest, who intercedes for us before the Father.
Why is Psalm 110 the most quoted Old Testament passage in the New Testament?
Because Psalm 110 powerfully affirms Jesus’ identity, authority, and role in salvation. It encapsulates the heart of the gospel—Christ reigning and interceding—and connects Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
