A Royal Wedding Psalm
A Love song!
Finding Yourself in the Psalms
Psalm 45
A Psalm for Godly Love
Similar language to the Song of Solomon
Possibly Solomon to the Shulamite
Reference to CHRIST (45:7 with Hebrews 1:8-9) I. v 1. Introduction.
A. The Psalm is written for the King
B. Stirred = “bubbling over”
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2-9. A. B. C. D. E. |
Praise for the King. The groom is honored. V.2 The groom is mighty. V. 3 The groom is righteous and just. V. 4 The groom is a powerful king. V. 5-6 1. Elohim is used of the king. Unusual, but not unique. The groom is honored and majestic. V. 7-9 1. Prophetically, of CHRIST |
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2. Myrrh, aloe, cassia = rare and precious fragrances. 3. Superiority to the angels (Hebrews 1) |
III. 10-12. Advice for the Bride.
A. Leave your mother and father. (Gen 2:24 and Mat 19:5) B. Honor. (Submission. Eph 5:22-24, 31-33)
C. CHRISTIAN – we must LEAVE the world. HONOR CHRIST!
IV. 13-14. Praise for the Bride A. The bride is beautiful B. The bride is pure
C. The bride is to be desired
D. The relationship is blessed. (Heb 13:4)
V. 15-16. Blessing for the home.
A. The product of their home will rule in Israel
B. They will leave a legacy through their children
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