Sermon Outline:

Big Idea: In the advent of Jesus Christ, our Heart’s Desire arrives victorious to redeem His bride.

1. Jesus, the object of our affection (1).
2. Jesus, the righteous Victor (2-5).
3. Jesus, God the Son Incarnate (6-9).
4. The Church, the object of His affection (10-17).

Bible Fellowship Group Study Questions:

1. What currently captures the deepest affections of your heart? How does this compare to the psalmist’s overflowing love for Christ as described in Psalm 45:1? How might you reorient your affections toward Jesus as the rightful object of your love?
2. In what areas of your life do you struggle to trust in Christ’s victory (Psalm 45:2-5)? How does reflecting on His role as the righteous victor change your perspective on those struggles?
3. How does acknowledging Jesus as "God the Son incarnate" (Psalm 45:6-9) challenge or strengthen your understanding of worship and submission in your daily life?
4. The sermon emphasizes that disordered affections lead to despair. Are there desires or pursuits in your life that you’ve prioritized above Christ? What steps can you take to repent and place your desires back into alignment with His truth?
5. Do you struggle to see yourself as an object of Christ’s affection (Psalm 45:10-17)? How can understanding that His love for you is based on grace, not merit, transform how you live and relate to Him
6. How does Christ’s adornment with victory (Psalm 45:3-5) inspire you to engage with challenges or battles in your life, knowing that His strength sustains you?
7. Psalm 45 speaks of the eternal reign of Christ and the joy of His bride, the church. How does this eternal perspective influence your priorities and decisions today? How might it encourage you to live with greater faith and hope?