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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. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
