Psalm 132:17 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for my anointed. I. GOD'S ANOINTED (Psalm 45:7). 1. He was chosen to be God's anointed (Isaiah 42:1). 2. He was called and sent by God (Isaiah 42:6). 3. His investiture in His offices (Isaiah 42:7). 4. Fulness of grace for His great work (Colossians 1:19). II. THE LAMP ORDAINED FOR GOD'S ANOINTED. 1. Some of its discoveries. (1) It shows a trinity of persons in the Godhead (1 John 5:7). (2) It reveals the everlasting counsel (2 Samuel 23:5). (3) It demonstrates the mystery of the incarnation (2 Corinthians 5:19). (4) It discovers the doctrine of substitution (Psalm 89:19). (5) It shines into the grave, and shows Christ's resurrection and ours (Hebrews 7:25). (6) Its light shows man's darkness and salvation (Psalm 119:104). 2. Some of its properties. (1) It is a lamp of Divine formation (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). (2) It is a dazzling brightness that this lamp sheds (John 9:39). (3) It has an assimilating power (John 15:3). (4) It is a profitable lamp (Psalm 119:105). (5) It is a lamp of general use (Luke 2:10). (6) It is an ancient lamp (Jeremiah 6:16). (7) It is a durable lamp (Psalm 119:89). III. THE REASONS WHY GOD HAS ORDAINED IT. 1. To the honour of His Son Jesus Christ (John 5:39). 2. To perpetuate His name to all ages (Romans 9:17). 3. For the gathering of His people (Isaiah 55:11). (T. B. Baker, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.WEB: There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed. |