Psalm 24
Psalm 24 Meaning
Psalm 24 begins by declaring that the earth is the LORD's and everything in it. It asks who may ascend the hill of the LORD, and answers: the one with clean hands and a pure heart.
Then the gates are commanded to lift up their heads so the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD of hosts.
Key verses from Psalm 24
“The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
Psalm 24:1
“Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?”
Psalm 24:3
“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.”
Psalm 24:7
“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
Psalm 24:10
How Psalm 24 points to Jesus
Jesus is the King of glory before whom the ancient gates open, the one with truly clean hands and a pure heart. He ascends the holy hill and brings with Him all who trust in Him.