The Wedded Christ
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Dec 17, 2023
by: Dale Thiele |
Series: Christmas Psalms
Scripture: Psalm 45 Tags: joy, bridegroom, bride, union, love song, Hebrews 1:8-9, Revelation 19:6-8
MESSAGE - Pastor Dale Thiele
Christmas Psalms
The Wedded Christ
- The Bridegroom
- The Bride
- The Joyous Union
Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion:
- Read Psalm 45. The psalm title says this is a “love song.” In what ways is this a love song? How is it different from modern “love songs”?
- What do we learn about the king in this psalm? Who is the king? Why? Consider Hebrews 1:8-9 quoting 45:6-7.
- What do we learn about the bride from this psalm? Who is the bride? Why? Consider Revelation 19:6-8 and the emphasis on clothing.
- The psalmist gives us a glimpse into his heart behind the psalm in verse 1. In what ways should we have the same response to this psalm?
- This psalm teaches us that our union with Christ ought to bring joy like a marriage union would. What steals your joy you ought to have in Christ?
Memory Verse of the Week:
Psalm 45:1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. (ESV)
