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Psalms 110:1-2

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. This is the Messiah, this is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. Where are his subjects?

Psalms 110:2

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. No sooner was Christ ascended into heaven than, out of the midst of his Church,-the earthly Zion,-the scepter of his power was stretched forth, and its might was displayed amongst the sons of men. Witness what happened on the day of Pentecost, which...

Psalms 110:3

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Christ, like the rising sun, shall not come alone in his brightness, but, as with the sun we see an innumerable company of sparkling dewdrops, so shall the forces of Christ be as numerous as the drops of...

Psalms 110:3

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

Thy people shall be willing- They shall be willingness itself- Psa_110:3. In the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. That is, as soon as the ascended Christ began his reign in heaven, and the power of his Church begin to be felt on earth, there was a willing people coming...

Psalms 110:3

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. A willing people shall make up the forces of this great King, and upon them the freshness of the morning shall rest.

Psalms 110:4

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. That is, a priest without predecessor or successor,-a priest who was at the same time a king,-a priest of the Most High God, who was greater even than Abraham, the friend of God. Jesus our Lord is not a priest after the order of Aaron, for he came...

Psalms 110:4

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. King and priest. None other of the house of David save our Lord Jesus Christ could claim the union of these two offices. In Christ we have a King and a priest, as also with Melchisedec of old, a great type of Jesus.

Psalms 110:5

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. When that last great day shall come, Christ shall no longer patiently wait for the overthrow of his enemies; but he shall win the complete victory over them.

Psalms 110:5-7

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

The Lord at thy right hand, shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries. He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head. This conqueror shall be refreshed in his journey; therefore,...

Psalms 110:6-7

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries. He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head. Like a stern warrior that seeks not luxury, like Gideon’s men that lapped, he shall drink of the brook as he marches on to the conflict, and...

Psalms 110:7

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

He shall drink of the brook in the way: That is, he shall not be wearied with thirst, as Samson was, but he shall hasten on in his mighty achievements, without pausing to rest, until he has fully accomplished the whole of his great task. Psa 110:8. Therefore shall he lift up the head. This exposition consisted of readings from Psalms 2 and Psalms...

Psalms 111:1

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

Praise ye the LORD. Or, “Hallelujah,” “Praise be unto Jehovah.” “Praise ye the Lord.” I invite all Christians to give good heed to this injunction; whether others praise him, or not, “Praise ye the Lord.” Do it now: do it always, do it heartily, do it instead of what you sometimes do, namely, doubt him, murmur at him, rebel against him: “Praise ye...

Psalms 111:2

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

The work of the LORD are great, — They are great in number, in size, in purpose, and in effect. Even when God makes a little thing, it is great because of the wisdom displayed in making it. The microscope has taught us the greatness of God in creating tiny creatures of wondrous beauty, yet so small as not to be perceptible to the naked eye: “The...

Psalms 111:3

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

His work — I suppose the psalmist means God’s chief work, his grand work of grace: “His work” — Psa_111:3. Is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. The work of God is full of grace, and it is full of honour and glory to his blessed name; and every single portion of the work of grace is full of that which resounds to the...

Psalms 111:4

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Do not be forgetful of God’s wonderful works. They are made on purpose to be remembered; so, treasure them up, for they are worthy of being held in everlasting remembrance. Psa_111:4. The LORD is gracious and full of compassion. This is what his people always find to be true whenever they read the...

Psalms 111:5

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. The needs of all his people are always supplied by him. He finds food both for body and soul, and you may rest assured that every promise of his covenant will be faithfully kept. You may forget it, but he will not: “he will ever be mindful of his covenant,” and...