Greetings again 7djengo7.
Being an anti-Christ heretic, you deny that Jesus was David's Lord when David called Jesus, "my Lord". Whom, then, would you say was David's Lord while David was writing Psalm 110? Or, would you say that, at that time, David was Lordless? Also, when, according to you, did (or shall) Jesus become David's Lord?
Yes, the questions of “whom” and “when” are important in order to understand Psalm 110:1, and I would like you to give your answer as well. A proper understanding of Psalm 110:1 will also help us to have a proper understanding of Acts 2:34 which is the subject of this thread and where Psalm 110:1 is quoted and expounded.
May I start with what I surmise is your understanding of this, as you seem to be claiming that David’s Lord (the “my Lord” of Psalm 110:1) was then in existence, and Psalm 110:1 is recording Yahweh’s invitation to David’s Lord to sit at God’s right hand at the present or past when David wrote the Psalm. My problem with this is that I question whether this fits in with the Trinity, as in that view God the Father and God the Son always existed and it seems strange for the One (God the Father) to invite the Other (God the Son) to sit down in the throne of God the Father. Wouldn’t they be already sharing the throne from eternity? So I would like your explanation of
when Psalm 110:1 was fulfilled. Was it before David spoke, or after the resurrection of Jesus?
What I am suggesting is that although Psalm 110:1 is written in the past tense, it is what can be described as the prophetic past, depicting events that have not yet happened. Jesus Himself uses Psalm 110:1 to describe not only what has happened SINCE his resurrection, but also gives some indication that he is not yet seated on the Throne of David.
Revelation 3:21 (KJV): To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
And this is very relevant because the verse in Acts 2 that quotes Psalm 110:1 is set in the context of the promises to David that God would raise Jesus from the dead and Jesus would after this or some future time sit upon the Throne of David.
Acts 2:29–36 (KJV): 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
So I am looking for your proof that Psalm 110:1 is speaking of God the Father inviting Jesus at some event before David wrote his Psalm. Is there some record of Jesus sharing the Throne of God the Father before Psalm 110:1? Did the Apostles and other writers give some indication that Psalm 110:1 is recording a historical event during or before the life of David?
Rather we find that the NT expounds Psalm 110:1 as applicable to a time future to David, and the following is a list of some of these expositions:
Direct quotation: Matthew 22:41-46, Mark 12:35-37, Luke 20:41-44 (parallel)
Acts 2:34-35, Hebrews 1:13
Quotation or allusion: Matthew 26:64, Mark 14:62, Luke 22:69 (parallel),
Mark 16:19, Acts 3:19-21, 7:55-56, Romans 8:34, 1 Corinthians 15:25, Ephesians 1:20-22, 2:4-6, Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 1:3, 8:1, 10:12-13, 12:2, 1 Peter 3:22, Revelation 3:21
Also compare Luke 1:43 and John 20:28
Psalm 110:4: Hebrews 5:6,10, 6:20, 7:11,17,21
And also if we examine even one aspect and enquire: When did Jesus sit down and what was the significance of this, the following is an attempt to explain this:
Exposition of Psalm 110:1 “sit thou at my right hand” in Hebrews:
Hebrews 1:3: Jesus sat down
after the completion of his earthly work as a Saviour to purge our sins.
Hebrews 1:13: Jesus sits
in a place of honour as the Son in distinction to the Angels who are ministering spirits.
Hebrews 8:1-2: Jesus sat down
to begin his ministry as mediator of a better covenant based on better promises. Compare Hebrews 8:6.
Hebrews 10:12: Jesus sits down
having offered a once for all sacrifice unlike the Aaronic priests who stand offering daily the same sacrifices.
Hebrews 12:2: Jesus sits down at God’s right hand
as a reward for faithful service to his Father having become the author and finisher of faith. Compare Psalm 16:11. He is our example of faith we must look to.
So I hope this helps to explain the “Whom” and “when”. Nice to see you wearing your virus mask. We are under lockdown in Australia, but it seems to be under reasonable control, apart from some hotspots. I can still go shopping, and without a mask.
Kind regards
Trevor