Whose Son is the Messiah? | Matthew 22:41-46 | Neenah Message

This sermon on Matthew 22:41–46 unpacks Jesus’ question to the Pharisees about the Messiah being both David’s son and David’s Lord, showing that He is not only the promised descendant of David but also the eternal Son of God. The message traces Israel’s history, the Pharisees’ zeal for the law, and God’s covenant promises, highlighting how Jesus fulfills Psalm 110 as the exalted Priest-King in the order of Melchizedek. Unlike the Pharisees, whose reliance on tradition blinded them to God’s unfolding plan, Jesus reveals Himself as the one seated at the right hand of the Father, ruling with authority, mediating a better covenant, and trampling His enemies underfoot. The sermon calls believers to humility, to avoid reducing Jesus to fit personal agendas, and to recognize Him as the Alpha and Omega, Son of David and Son of God, who secures eternal hope.