Our Daily Bible reading this week is on the Book of Psalms. Let us be inspired to read this, as it contains the most references about the Messiah, our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the reason why the New testament writers are found to be quoting from this book. Some of the New Testament references from Psalms are:

1. Prophecy of the birth of Christ – Acts 13-33
2. The lineage of Christ – Matthew 22:42-45
3. Christ’s zeal – John 2:17
4. His teaching by parables – Matthew 13:35
5. Christ’s rejection – Matthew 21:42
6. His priesthood – Hebrews 5:6
7. His betrayal by Judas – John 13:18
8. His suffering - Romans 15:3
9. His triumphant resurrection – Acts 2:25-28
10. His ascension – Acts 2:34
11. Christ’s reign – 1 Cor. 15-27

In Luke 24:44, Jesus Christ Himself verifies the messianic prophecy about Him in the Book of Psalms. David, the major writer of Psalms was anointed by the Holy Spirit (1 Sam 16:13) and this is not only for becoming King but also the office of the prophet (Acts 2:30, Luke 24:44, Acts 1:16). David was truly writing these through the leading of the Holy Spirit that even his song (in 2 Sam 23:1-2) reflected this. The Book of Psalms is different from secularly composed songs in that the creative power and anointing of the Holy Spirit brings it to a higher level of measure.

Loved ones, as we read and meditate through the Book of Psalms in the next few days, we pray that you will find in your heart, both Jesus and the Holy Spirit who are prominently the focus of this book.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Rudy Tan