ABSTRACT: When the author of Hebrews saw Jesus in the Psalms, he was reading Scripture not simply as an inspired spokesman but also as a careful exegete. As we follow his arguments closely, we find at least four principles for reading the Psalms with eyes open to the glories of Christ: Pay attention to exact wording, pay attention to the speaker, expect the psalm to speak truly, and read with the story of Jesus in mind. As we read the Psalms with the author of Hebrews, we learn to see them as the songs of Jesus, where he speaks, is spoken of, and is worshiped.
For our ongoing series of feature articles for pastors and Christian leaders, we asked Daniel Stevens (PhD, University of Cambridge), associate professor of New Testament interpretation at Boyce College, to unpack how the author of Hebrews helps us see Christ in the Psalms.
But of the Son he says,
“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,
