The Psalms of Christmas

Introduction

• 25 Psalms about the Messiah

• 1 out of ever 6 Psalms

• In those 25 Psalms there are approx. 70 references to the messiah that are fulfilled by Jesus

• Genesis 3:15

The Birth of the Messiah

• He comes from the line of David

  • Psalm 89:3-4

  • Matthew 1:1

• He is God in the flesh

  • Psalm 2:7

  • Matthew 3:17

  • Luke 1:35

The Nature of the Messiah

• He is God

  • Psalm 45:6-7

  • Hebrews 1:8-9

• He is Lord and King

  • Psalm 110:1

  • Matthew 22:41-45

The Ministry of the Messiah

• His children will praise Him

  • Psalm 8:2

  • Matthew 21:15-16

• He will teach in parables

  • Psalm 78:2

  • Matthew 13:34-35

• He will calm the storms

  • Psalm 107:28-29

  • Matthew 8:24-26

The Death and Resurrection of the Messiah

• He will be pierced on his hands and feet

  • Psalm 22:16

  • John 20:25

• He will rise from the dead

  • Psalm 16:8-10

  • Matthew 28:6

Application

You Can Trust God for your Days.

You Can Trust Him for Salvation.

Warmup:

Have you ever noticed something in Scripture that you didn’t realize was connected until later? How did that change the way you read the Bible? 

(Family option: “Have you ever watched a movie again and noticed clues you missed the first time?”)

Transition: The Psalms are filled with “clues”—songs written centuries before Christmas that point directly to Jesus.

Setting the Big Picture

• There are 25 Psalms that speak directly about the Messiah

• About 1 out of every 6 Psalms contains messianic hope

• These Psalms include ~70 references fulfilled in Jesus

• This promise begins as early as Genesis 3:15—God’s rescue plan was never improvised

Key Truth: Christmas is not God reacting—it is God fulfilling.

Why do you think God chose to reveal the Messiah gradually over centuries rather than all at once?

How does this long-term promise-keeping shape our trust in God today?

The Birth of the Messiah

• Psalm 89:3–4

• Matthew 1:1

• Psalm 2:7

• Luke 1:35

Why does it matter that Jesus fulfills God’s promise to David specifically?

How does knowing Jesus is both fully God and fully man change the way we approach Him—especially in prayer?

(Family option: “Why is it important that Jesus understands us and has God’s power?”)

The Nature of the Messiah

• Psalm 45:6–7 → Hebrews 1:8–9

• Psalm 110:1 → Matthew 22:41–45

Why is it easier to accept Jesus as Savior than as King?

What areas of life do we tend to keep outside of Jesus’ lordship?

The Ministry of the Messiah

• Psalm 8:2 → Matthew 21:15–16

• Psalm 78:2 → Matthew 13:34–35

• Psalm 107:28–29 → Matthew 8:24–26

Which picture of Jesus’ ministry speaks most to you right now—and why?

What “storm” do you need to trust Jesus with this season?

(Family option: “When you’re afraid, how can remembering Jesus’ power help?”)

The Death and Resurrection of the Messiah

• Psalm 22:16 → John 20:25

• Psalm 16:8–10 → Matthew 28:6

Why is it important that Jesus’ suffering and resurrection were foretold?

How does the resurrection strengthen our confidence in trusting God with our future?