January 5, 2025: Who is Who and Why Am I Asking? - Paula Williams

Imagine telling and retelling a story that you knew nothing about. This is more than talking about the good ‘ol days. This is telling a story about a legendary king named David. Yet as you talked about him you felt the breath of the Romans over your shoulder.  At the same time, you had to tell these stories, because you knew that one day a son of David would come, and things would be like they used to be.

 

Jesus asks a question as to whether or not the Messiah would in fact be the Son of David.  He seems to say no.  Not in the sense of one who is descended from David, but more so in the sense that the Messiah would not be like David – a warrior king who was known for being a “man of blood.”  Jesus quotes this Psalm pointing out that he in fact is David’s Lord.  He is not just different, he is greater.