Your Throne, O God

This lesson explores how Psalm 45:6-7 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Psalm 45:6-7

Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

New Testament

Hebrews 1:8-9

But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy."

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Psalm 45 thoroughly Messianic in Targum; 'Your throne, O God' applied to Messiah's eternal kingship

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

In Psalm 45, a royal wedding psalm, the king is addressed as 'God' and given an eternal throne. Hebrews directly applies these words to the Son, declaring that Jesus' throne is God's throne—everlasting and righteous. This is one of the clearest Old Testament affirmations of the Messiah's divine nature, celebrated in the context of a joyful coronation.

Reflection

Christ our King, when my identity feels uncertain, remind me that Your promises in Psalm 45:6-7 stand fulfilled in Hebrews 1:8-9.