Sermon 147

📖 Sermon 147 – David’s Son and David’s Lord

Date: [no date given]
Text: Luke 20:41–44

Introduction

Having silenced every question from His opponents, Jesus now asks a question of His own. It concerns the identity of the Messiah: How can Christ be both David’s Son and David’s Lord? In this brief but profound passage, Jesus reveals His divine nature and exposes the inadequate understanding of the religious leaders.

I. The Common Teaching About the Messiah

A. The Jews believed the Messiah would be the Son of David
A royal descendant, a conquering king.

B. Scripture affirms this
Promises were made to David that his seed would reign forever.

C. But their view was incomplete
They expected a merely earthly ruler.

II. Christ’s Question

A. “How say they that Christ is David’s son?”
He challenges their limited understanding.

B. He quotes Psalm 110
“The Lord said unto my Lord Sit Thou on My right hand…” A Messianic psalm acknowledged by all.

C. David calls the Messiah “my Lord”
Thus the Messiah must be greater than David.

III. The True Identity of the Messiah

A. Son of David — according to the flesh
Real humanity from the line of David.

B. Lord of David — according to His divine nature
Eternal, divine, exalted at God’s right hand.

C. Only in Jesus does this unity appear
He is both man and God, both heir to David’s throne and Lord of all creation.

IV. The Silence of His Opponents

A. No one answers Him
His wisdom exposes their ignorance.

B. His person stands revealed
The Messiah they oppose is the Lord of glory.

Conclusion

Jesus is both David’s Son and David’s Lord — the divine-human Savior. This passage calls us to confess Him not merely as a teacher or prophet, but as Lord and Christ, worthy of all worship.