I Come to Do Your Will

This lesson explores how Psalm 40:6-8 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Psalm 40:6-8

Sacrifice and offering you did not desire—but my ears you have opened—burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require. Then I said, "Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll. I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart."

New Testament

Hebrews 10:5-7

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, 'Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll—I have come to do your will, my God.'"

Scholar Credits

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Doing God's will cited as Messianic in Talmud; scroll of the book applied to Messiah

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The New Testament fulfillment for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

David declared that God desired not ritual sacrifice but willing obedience: 'Here I am, I have come.' Hebrews applies these words to Christ entering the world—not with an animal offering, but with his own body prepared to do God's will. Jesus replaced an entire sacrificial system with the one offering God truly wanted: a life of perfect obedience.

Reflection

Savior, open my eyes to the people around me. As You fulfilled Psalm 40:6-8 in Hebrews 10:5-7, make me faithful in small acts of love.