SERMON SERIES
UnWrapped
Weekly Lineup
Track 1 | Psalm 72
unwrapped Hope
Traditionally attributed to Solomon.
Some scholars believe it was written for Solomon or about his reign, but it is clearly linked to the Davidic monarchy.
Around 970–930 BC, early in Solomon’s reign.
Psalm 72 is a royal psalm — a prayer for Israel’s king. It describes an ideal ruler marked by justice, righteousness, compassion, and global blessing. No human king ever fulfilled this completely, which points forward to Jesus.
A highly poetic prayer for the king’s reign, filled with imagery of flourishing land, deliverance for the needy, and worldwide dominion.
Psalm 72 points to Jesus as the true King:
- The one who defends the oppressed
- The one who brings justice
- The one whose reign brings flourishing that lasts “as long as the sun”
Every hope in Psalm 72 finds its fulfillment in Christ.
Track 2 | Psalm 110
unwrapped Promise
Written by David.
Around 1000 BC, during David’s kingship.
Psalm 110 is the most quoted psalm in the New Testament. David is given a prophetic glimpse into heaven, overhearing a divine exchange between God the Father and God the Son. It reveals a Messiah who is:
- Enthroned at the right hand of God
- Victorious over His enemies
- Both King and Priest (a shocking combination for ancient Israel)
A messianic royal psalm structured around two divine oracles:
- Verses 1–3: The Messiah as King
- Verses 4–7: The Messiah as Eternal Priest (after the order of Melchizedek)
Psalm 110 Explains:
- Jesus’ ultimate authority
- Jesus’ cosmic victory
- Jesus’ priestly intercession
- Jesus giving us access to God
This psalm reminds us that Christmas is not just about the cradle — it is about the eternal King-Priest who reigns forever.
Track 3 | Luke 1:46–55
The King Is Here
Luke, the physician and historian. The passage contains Mary’s song (The Magnificat).
Around 4–6 BC, shortly after Mary learns she will carry Jesus.
Mary — a humble, poor teenage girl — receives the announcement that she will bear the Son of God. Her song echoes Israel’s Scriptures, especially the Psalms and Hannah’s prayer (1 Samuel 2). It celebrates God’s mercy, justice, and covenant faithfulness.
A poem in Hebrew style, full of parallelism and rich imagery. God is the subject of nearly every verb, highlighting His initiative in salvation.
Mary’s Magnificat teaches that:
- God lifts the humble
- God brings down the proud
- God feeds the hungry
- God keeps His promises
Her song reveals the heart of Advent — God steps into the world to rescue the lowly through Jesus.
DEEP DIVE
More Resources
Podcasts
Psalm 72 (Justice, Kingship, Advent)
The Bible Project: “The Coming King”
Psalm 110 (Messiah, Kingship, Priesthood)
Bible Project – The Messiah / Son of Man Series
Help Me Teach the Bible (Nancy Guthrie) – Messianic Psalms
Luke 1:46–55 (Magnificat, Advent)
Bible Project — Luke 1–2 Overview
Commentaries
On the Psalms
- Exalting Jesus in Psalms 51–100 — Platt, Mason & Shaddix
- Psalms (Vol. 1 & 2) — Allen Ross
- Psalms — Derek Kidner
- Psalms (Vol. 2) — James Montgomery Boice
On Luke / Magnificat
- The Pillar Commentary: Luke — James Edwards
- Tyndale Commentary: Luke — Leon Morris
- Exalting Jesus in Luke — Thabiti Anyabwile
- IVP New Testament Commentary: Luke — Darrell Bock
Read Along With Us This Advent
Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional – Paul Tripp
This is the devotional TC3 is using as a church for the 2025 Advent season.
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