Matthew 22:34-46;  Psalm 110

 

Have you been questioned about your belief in Jesus?

 

At some point you will be challenged about your belief in God.  You will be tested.

 

- Jesus is questioned by an expert in the Law of Moses:  Matt. 22:34-40

 

     - The purpose of the question was to test Jesus.  vs 35

 

      - Jesus responds with the correct answer.  vs. 37-40

 

- Jesus questions those who have questioned Him: vs. 41-42

 

       - What do you think about the Christ, whose son is He? 

 

- Jesus challenges their answer to His question:  vs. 43-45

 

- Jesus explains it to them.  Psalm 110

 

     - The LORD = YHWH = YAHWEH.  The I AM

     - my Lord = Adoni = lord, master

 

     - He sits at God's right hand. v.1

     - He will rule over all His enemies. v.1-2

     - He will lead His army.  v. 3

     - He will be a priest forever, in order of Melchizedek.  v. 4

     - He will crush kings, judge nations, and destroy the wicked. vs. 5-6

     - He will be lifted up and exalted. v. 7

 

What do you think about Jesus?  What does He mean to you?