Today’s Bulletin
OUTLINE
I. The Glory of the King (v.1-9)
II. The Beauty of the Bride (v.10-15)
III. The Eternal Kingdom (v.16-17)
Psalm 45
To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song.
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.
2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men;
grace is poured upon your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one,
in your splendor and majesty!
4 In your majesty ride out victoriously
for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;
let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!
5 Your arrows are sharp
in the heart of the king’s enemies;
the peoples fall under you.
6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.
The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;
7 you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you
with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
8 your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia.
From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
9 daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor;
at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
10 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear:
forget your people and your father’s house,
11 and the king will desire your beauty.
Since he is your lord, bow to him.
12 The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts,
the richest of the people.
13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.
14 In many-colored robes she is led to the king,
with her virgin companions following behind her.
15 With joy and gladness they are led along
as they enter the palace of the king.
16 In place of your fathers shall be your sons;
you will make them princes in all the earth.
17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations;
therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.”
Sermon Discussion questions
The King & His Bride: Psalm 45
Ice Breaker: What’s one memory that sticks out from your wedding or honeymoon?
This Week Specific
The sermon highlights the advice for the bride to leave her past and cleave to her husband. How does this concept apply to your relationship with Christ?
What aspects of your old life have you found difficult to leave behind, and how can you fully embrace your new identity in Christ?
Ephesians 5 compares the relationship between Christ and the church to a marriage. What practical steps can you take to nurture and strengthen your relationship with Jesus, similar to how you would with a spouse?
The sermon mentions the future marriage supper of the Lamb. How does this future hope influence the way you live today?
Weekly Questions
What stood out to you/challenged you most in this sermon?
What’s one area you feel the Lord wants to grow you into more Christ likeness?
How can this group pray for you this week?