Matthew 22:41-46
1. The Pointed Exchange – Vs. 41-42
. His goal is to show them Who He is
. – What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?
. They were looking for the lost glory of Israel to be restored – Matthew 20:30, 21:9, 15
. He’s the fulfillment of the promise of the Davidic covenant
. . 2 Samuel 7:8-16, Psalm 89:3, Isaiah 9:6, 11:9; Jeremiah 23:5, Ezekiel 37:24, Matthew 1
2. The Revealing Clarification – Vs. 43-45
. – If David called Him Lord, how is He his Son?
. . Psalm 110:1 – This psalm is the most quoted (27x) text from the Old Testament in the New
. . David wrote Psalm 110 – under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – it is proof of Jesus’ deity
3. The Muted Response – Vs. 46
. Silenced . . . but don’t repent