Prophecy 14
The Messiah's Ascension
Prophecy 14: The Messiah's Ascension and Sitting at the Right Hand of the Father
As it was written in the Tanakh (NIV & TLV),
Psalm 110:1 “A psalm of David. The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”
Sitting at the Throne
Psalm 110 is probably one of the earliest poems in the Psalms and is recognized as the most direct prophetic poem. Jewish scholars have long regarded it as the “Psalm of the Messiah”.
The poet David was moved by the Spirit of God and, through his mouth, sang this prophetic song for the Messiah, the Son of David, who would ascend to David’s throne forever (2 Samuel 23:1-2). Hence the beginning of verse 1 says, “The LORD” יְהוָה “said to “my Lord לַאדֹנִי”. In the Hebrew Bible, אדוני can be translated as my Lord, my God, or my master. Since David is the king, Lord does not apply here. Having called this person “my Lord,” his status is certainly higher than David’s.
How did Messiah Jesus Fulfill this Prophecy?
The Ascension of Jesus
As it was written in the New Covenant (NIV & TLV),
Luke 24:50-53 “ 50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.
Jesus is Now at the Right Hand of God
Romans 8:34 “Who is the one who condemns? It is Messiah, who died, and moreover was raised, and is now at the right hand of God and who also intercedes for us.”
The Jewish Messiah Jesus is the one who brings us peace that transcends what mankind can understand. He is the Prince of Peace.