Here I am, trying to get caught up again! This post brings you a two-part series, titled “The King and His Bride,” that Pastor Alan did just before he left for his winter abode.
The King and His Bride – A Two-Sermon Series on Psalm 45
Series Big Idea: Psalm 45 presents the ideal King whose righteous reign finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, and whose Bride is called to respond to Him with wholehearted devotion.
New Testament Fulfillment: Hebrews 1:5-9; Ephesians 5:25-32; Revelation 19:6-9
Introduction: A Messianic Psalm, a Royal Wedding Song, a Love Song, a Prayer.
Sermon 1 – The King Who is Worthy. Psalm 45:1-9
Proposition: Because Jesus is the righteous and eternal King, He deserves our allegiance, worship, and wholehearted devotion.
1. The King Is Worthy of Praise – Psalm 45:1-2
“My heart overflows with a pleasing theme…”
A. Worship begins with seeing the King.
The psalmist’s praise flows from contemplation of the King’s greatness.
B. The King’s beauty is described.
The language communicates extraordinary attractiveness, dignity, and royal excellence.
C. Grace characterizes His speech.
“Grace is poured upon your lips…” John 1:14
Application: What occupies our minds eventually affects our worship. A diminished view of Christ produces diminished worship.
2. The King Is a Mighty Warrior. Psalm 45:3-5.
“Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one…” Part of love is justice: love without justice and truth becomes misguided compassion.
A. He possesses strength. “In your majesty ride out victoriously.”
B. He fights for truth.
His warfare is associated with truth, meekness/humility, and righteousness.
C. His enemies are defeated.
His arrows are sharp and His authority is victorious.
Christ connection: Jesus is not merely a teacher or moral example. He is King. Revelation 19:11-16 presents Christ as the conquering King.
3. The King Is Divine. Psalm 45:6-7.
“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.”
The King is addressed as God, yet the text also says, “God, your God, has anointed you.” This creates a remarkable Old Testament anticipation of the person of Christ.
The writer of Hebrews quotes Psalm 45:6-7 and introduces the quotation with, “But of the Son he says.” The New Testament therefore identifies the Son – Jesus Christ – as the ultimate referent of this royal passage.
Christ is: King • Eternal • Righteous • Anointed • Divine
4. The King’s Righteousness Is the Foundation of His Kingdom. Psalm 45:6-7. “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness…”
His authority is inseparable from His character. He does not merely possess power; He possesses righteous power.
Application: The King who deserves our worship is the same King who calls us to holiness.
5. The King Has a Bride. Psalm 45:8-9
“At your right hand stands the queen…”
The scene moves toward the wedding. The King is preparing for His bride. The New Testament develops this theme: Christ is the Bridegroom and the church is His bride (Ephesians 5:25-32).
Conclusion: The question is not simply, “Do I believe Jesus is King?” The deeper question is: “Does my life respond as though He is King?”
Sermon 2 – The Bride Who Belongs to the King. Psalm 45:10-17
Proposition: Because Christ is the glorious King, His people are called to leave their former loyalties, belong wholly to Him, and live for His glory.
Review: Psalm 45 is a messianic psalm. Other messianic psalms are Psalms 2, 22, and 72. A key New Testament verse in relation to the messianic psalms is Luke 24:25-27.
1. The Bride Must Hear the King’s Call. Psalm 45:10-11
“Hear, O daughter, consider, and incline your ear…”
Three commands: Hear • Consider • Incline your ear.
The bride must listen before she responds. “Forget your people and your father’s house” communicates a transfer of primary allegiance. It need not mean literal abandonment of family; it emphasizes the King’s supreme claim.
Spiritual principle: Coming to Christ involves a reorientation of loyalty. The Christian life is not merely adding Jesus to existing priorities; Christ becomes the supreme priority. John 10:27-28, Matthew 19:29, John 5:39-40.
2. The Bride Must Desire the King. Psalm 45:11 “Since he is your lord, bow to him.”
The bride does not merely admire the King. She bows to Him. Biblical discipleship requires reverence, submission, and worship. Philippians 2:9-11.
Application: There is a difference between admiring Jesus and submitting to Jesus.
3. The Bride Receives the King’s Favor. Psalm 45:12-13
The bride is adorned in splendor. Ephesians 5 connects this imagery with Christ’s sanctifying work for His church.
Key thought: Christ does not merely acquire a bride; He sanctifies His bride. The glory of the bride ultimately reflects the work of the Bridegroom. Ephesians 5:25-33. Philippians 1:6. Matthew 25:1-13
4. The Bride Is Brought Into the King’s Presence. Psalm 45:14-15
“She is led to the king…”
The wedding procession moves toward the King’s presence, and the result is joy and gladness.
Revelation 19:6-9: The Bible culminates in the marriage supper of the Lamb. Psalm 45 anticipates the biblical picture of the King and His Bride.
5. The King’s Kingdom Extends Beyond the Present Generation. Psalm 45:16-17
“I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations.”
The royal promise points beyond a merely temporary earthly reign toward the enduring messianic kingdom.
Matthew 28:19: The King’s kingdom continues to reach the nations through the making of disciples. Revelation 1:4-8, 2 Timothy 2:10-13,1 Corinthians 3:13-15.
Conclusion – The King and His Bride
The King – Psalm 45:1-9 – Beautiful, gracious, mighty, righteous, eternal, divine, and anointed.
The Bride – Psalm 45:10-17 – Called to hear, consider, leave former loyalties, bow, belong, rejoice, and anticipate His kingdom.
Biblical movement:
Historical Davidic king -> royal/messianic hope -> ideal King -> Jesus Christ -> the Church as His Bride -> the marriage supper of the Lamb.
The Bible’s story moves toward the consummation pictured in Revelation 19: Christ the King and His redeemed people as His Bride. The question is: “Do we recognize Him, submit to Him and eagerly await the day when He comes for His Bride.
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