Episode 65 begins a two-part investigation of Psalm 110 to determine the identity of the Jewish deliverer. It reveals the mysterious figure who was lord to Abraham and the “messenger of the covenant.”

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The Future of the Teachings of Jesus
Who Is the Jewish Deliverer? (Ep. 65)
Psalm 110
May 2026

Psalm 110 provides major clues to the identity of the Jewish deliverer.  Who is the divine Son sent by God at the end of the age to conquer the antichrist, bring in the kingdom of God, and reign forever over the kingdoms of men? To answer this question let us analyze Psalm 110 as it contains significant clues to the identity of the prophesied deliverer. The major clue is found in verse 1which reads as follows:  The LORD says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand, till I make your enemies your footstool” (Ps 110:1).

“The LORD says to my lord.” In this verse, David, the author of this Psalm, states, “The LORD says to my lord.” When we seek to clearly understand this verse the question naturally arises, “What is the meaning of the reference to “my lord?” Who is “my lord” to David? The first reference to “LORD,” which is capitalized, is easy to identify. It refers to God the Father. But what of the second reference? Here “lord” is written in lower case, signifying that it refers to a “lord” that is subordinate to God. The fact that David refers to this lord as “my lord” is our clue to the identity of this “lord.”

David’s lord was the lord of Abraham. The answer to this mystery becomes clearer when we reflect on the fact that David was Jewish. His religion was Judaism, the religion handed down from Abraham, the father of the Jewish religion. David’s lord is the being who was lord to Abraham. That being was Melchizedek.

Melchizedek is a divine Son of God. Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious figures in the Bible. Although he appeared on earth as a mortal of the realm, he was in reality an exalted divine being, a Son of God.  As the writer of Hebrews tells us, He is without father or mother or genealogy, and has neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever (Heb 7:3). Hebrews even compares Jesus to Melchizedek because both Jesus and Melchizedek are divine Sons of God. Hebrews speaks of Jesus as “having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek” (Heb 6:20). Like Gabriel, Melchizedek is a high Son of Jesus, who is himself “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

Melchizedek was “king of Salem” and “priest of the Most High God.” When Abraham arrived in Palestine from Ur in Mesopotamia, Melchizedek was already well established in Palestine and recognized by the surrounding tribes as “priest of the Most High God.” He was known as the sheik or king of Salem, the site which later became the city of Jerusalem. Here is how the author of Hebrews describes Melchizedek: He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace (Heb 7:2).

Abraham recognized Melchizedek as “priest of the Most High God.” Genesis records that after Abraham’s return from the defeat of the Canaanite kings who had taken his nephew Lot captive, 18Melchizedel king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was priest of God Most High. 19And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth; 20and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand” (Gen 14:18-20)! The fact that Melchizedek blessed Abraham demonstrates that Abraham acknowledged the spiritual authority of Melchizedek and recognized him as “priest of the Most High God.” Hebrews records that to him [Melchizedek] Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything (Heb 7:2). This payment of tithes to Melchizedek hundreds of years before it became a part of the Law of Moses bears witness to Abraham’s recognition of Melchizedek’s divine status.

Melchizedek was lord to Abraham and brought him revealed truth. Around 1900 BC, at the time of Abraham and Melchizedek, the concept of one supreme God had grown hazy in the mind of man and most tribes had evolved their own distinctive set of gods. Melchizedek brought to Abraham higher religious truth in contrast to the evolutionary religions that dominated the world at that time. While most tribes were polytheistic, worshiping many gods, Melchizedek taught monotheism, one God, whom he described as the Most High God. Melchizedek convinced Abraham to abandon the many gods of Mesopotamia in favor of the one God and Father Creator of all. And in opposition to the prevailing beliefs that man was born in forfeit to the Gods and could only be redeemed by gifts and sacrifice, Melchizedek proclaimed faith as the price of salvation and favor with God.

Melchizedek was “the messenger of the covenant.” In later times Melchizedek was recognized by the prophet Malachi as “the messenger of the covenant” (Mal 3:1). This is because Melchizedek brought to Abraham the good news of God’s covenant with mankind: if man will believe God’s promises and follow his instructions, he may trust in God for everything. In other words, our part is to trust and obey. These three elements, monotheism and the covenant consisting of faith and obedience formed the core of the revealed religion that Abraham learned from Melchizedek and passed on to his followers.

Abraham’s acceptance of the covenant. Abraham’s acceptance of this faith covenant, his belief in God’s promises, was retold in Genesis Chapter 15.  Abraham and his wife were childless, and he was an old man with little hope of having descendants to carry on his line. He stated his concern to God through Melchizedek. Melchizedek urged Abraham have faith and promised that he would have numerous descendants. Here is how the story appeared in Genesis:

3And Abram said, “Behold, thou hast given me no offspring; and a slave born in my house will be my heir.” 4And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, “This man shall not be your heir; your own son shall be your heir.” 5And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” 6And he believed the LORD; and he reckoned it to him as righteousness (Gen 15:3-6).

The birth of Isaac. Not long after Abraham’s acceptance of this covenant Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah in accordance with Melchizedek’s promise. After the birth of Isaac Abraham took a very solemn attitude toward his covenant with Melchizedek. He signified his public acceptance of the covenant by changing his name from Abram to Abraham. He also accepted the rite of circumcision in recognition of his ratification of his faith covenant with God.

Conclusion. This completes Episode 65. The analysis of Psalm 110 and its revelation of Melchizedek as the Jewish deliverer will continue in the next episode.

 

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