Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Great deliverance to His king — Jer. Talmud applies to Messiah
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His Anointed
This lesson explores how Psalm 18:50 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Psalm 18:50
He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing love to his anointed, to David and to his descendants forever.
New Testament
Matthew 1:1
This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?
Part 2 - Fill In The Blank
Why This Matters
God promised unfailing love to His anointed and David's descendants forever. Matthew opens by identifying Jesus as the Messiah, son of David — the ultimate recipient of that promise.
Reflection
Lord, the line from Psalm 18:50 to Matthew 1:1 reminds me that You work through real families and real history. Ground my faith in Your covenant.