Message Notes

1. Inspiration of the Psalmist to write          Psalm 45:1

2. The king of Israel as a symbol of the Messianic King          Psalm 45:2-9

a) Blessed by God forever

b) Full of glory and majesty

c) Power to conquer all enemies

d) An eternal throne

e) A scepter of righteousness

f) Anointed by God (Messiah concept)

g) Gloriously dressed for beauty and for holiness

3. The Bride of the King          Psalm 45:10-15

a) A symbolic picture of the Bride of the Messiah

b) A royal bride

c) Gloriously clothed

d) Great joy

4. The sons of the kingdom          Psalm 45:16-17

a) They are to be princes

b) They will serve the Lord as people of noble blood

5. Desire of the psalmist

a) To make known the name of the King forever

b) To cause people to praise the Messiah-King

DISCUSSION

1. How well do we appreciate Jesus as the Messiah-King?

2. How well are we able to relate to the idea of the Church as the Bride of Christ          (Cf. Ephesians 5:22-33; Revelation 22:9)

3. How may we increase our love for the Lord and for the Church?