Some Critics of Exclusive Psalmody have askd: "But, Jesus isn't really seen much in the Psalms, is He?"

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Actually, the Psalms show Christians an excellent image of Jesus Christ and His work! Here is a small sample of Christ in the Pslams:

Christ's mediatorial offices are seen in the Psalms:

as Prophet - Ps. 40:9-10
as Priest - Ps. 110:4
as King - Ps. 2:7-12; 22:28; 45:6; 72; 110:1

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Psalms that are named "Messianic Psalms" because of their focus on Christ:
Ps. 2, 8, 16, 22, 40, 45, 69, 72, 110
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Christ's divinity - Ps. 45:6; 110:1
Christ's eternal Sonship - Ps. 2:7
Christ's incarnation - Ps. 8:5; 40:7-9

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Christ's betrayal - Ps. 41:9
Christ's agony in the garden - Ps. 22:2
Christ's trial - Ps. 35:11
Christ's rejection - Ps. 22:6; 118:22
Christ's crucifixion - Ps. 22; 69
Christ's burial and resurrection - Ps. 16:9-11
Christ's ascension - Ps. 24:7-10; 47:5; 68:18
Christ's second coming and judgement - Ps. 50:3-4; 98:6-9
Christ's kingdom - Ps. 2:6-12; 45:6 ff.

(from Brian Schwertley's book about Psalmody; see the "in-depth defense" link to read his entire work on Exclusive Psalmody).

But there is much more about Jesus in the Psalms! Consider these examples:

The Messiah would also be rejected by Gentiles.
Psalm 2:1
Acts 4:25-28

Political/religious leaders would conspire against the Messiah.
Psalm 2:2
Matthew 26:3-4
Mark 3:6

The Messiah would be King of the Jews.
Psalm 2:6
John 12:12-13
John 18:32

The Messiah would be the Son of God.
Psalm 2:7a
Luke 1:31-35
Matthew 3:16-17
Hebrews 1:5-6

The Messiah would reveal that He was the Son of God.
Psalm 2:7b
John 9:35-37

The Messiah would be raised from the dead and be crowned King.
Psalm 2:7c
Acts 13:30-33
Romans 1:3-4

The Messiah would ask God for His inheritance.
Psalm 2:8a
John 17:4-24

The Messiah would have complete authority over all things.
Psalm 2:8b
Matthew 28:18
Hebrews 1:1-2

The Messiah would not acknowledge those who did not believe in Him.
Psalm 2:12
John 3:36

Infants would give praise to the Messiah.
Psalm 8:2
Matthew 21:15-16

The Messiah would have complete authority over all things.
Psalm 8:6
Matthew 28:18

The Messiah would be resurrected.
Psalm 16:8-10a
Matthew 28:6
Acts 2:25-32

The Messiah's body would not see corruption (natural decay).
Psalm 16:8-10b
Acts 13:35-37

The Messiah would be glorified into the presence of God.
Psalm 16:11
Acts 2:25-33

The Messiah would come for His people.
Psalm 18:49
Ephesians 3:4-6

The Messiah would cry out to God.
Psalm 22:1a
Matthew 27:46

The Messiah would be forsaken by God at His crucifixion.
Psalm 22:1b
Mark 15:34

The Messiah would pray without ceasing before Hisdeath.
Psalm 22:2
Matthew 26:38-39

The Messiah would be despised and rejected by His own.
Psalm 22:6
Luke 23:21-23

The Messiah would be made a mockery.
Psalm 22:7
Matthew 27:39

Unbelievers would say to the Messiah, "He trusted in God, let Him now deliver Him."
Psalm 22:8
Matthew 27:41-43

The Messiah would know His Father from childhood.
Psalm 22:9
Luke 2:40

The Messiah would be called by God while in the womb.
Psalm 22:10
Luke 1:30-33

The Messiah would be abandoned by His disciples.
Psalm 22:11
Mark 14:50

The Messiah would be encompassed by evil spirits.
Psalm 22:12-13
Colossians 2:15

The Messiah's body would emit blood & water.
Psalm 22:14a
John 19:34

The Messiah would be crucified.
Psalm 22:14b
Matthew 27:35

The Messiah would thirst while dying.
Psalm 22:15a
Psalm 69:21b
John 19:28
Johm 19:30

The Messiah would be observed by Gentiles at His crucifixion.
Psalm 22:16a
Luke 23:36

The Messiah would be observed by Jews at His crucifixion.
Psalm 22:16b
Matthew 27:41-43

Both the Messiah's hands and feet would be pierced.
Psalm 22:16c
Matthew 27:38

The Messiah would be viewed by many during His crucifixion.
Psalm 22:17b
Luke 23:35

The Messiah's garments would be parted among the soldiers.
Psalm 22:18a
John 19:23-24

The soldiers would cast lots for the Messiah's clothes.
Psalm 22:18b
John 19:23-24

The Messiah's atonement would save His people.
Psalm 22:22
Hebrews 2:10-12
Matthew 12:50
John 20:14

The Messiah's enemies would stumble and fall.
Psalm 27:2
John 18:3-6

The Messiah would be accused by false witnesses.
Psalm 27:12
Matthew 26:59-61

The Messiah would cry out to God "Into thy hands I commend my spirit."
Psalm 31:5
Luke 23:46

There would be many attempts to kill the Messiah.
Psalm 31:13
Matthew 27:1

The Messiah would have no bones broken.
Psalm 22:17a
Psalm 34:20
John 19:32-33

The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses.
Psalm 35:11
Mark 14:55-59

The Messiah would be hated without cause.
Psalm 35:19
John 18:19-23
John 15:24-25

The Messiah would be silent as a lamb before His accusers.
Psalm 38:13-14
Matthew 26:62-63

The Messiah would be God's sacrificial lamb for the redemption of His people.
Psalm 40:6-8a
Hebrews 10:10-13

The Messiah would reveal that the Hebrew scriptures were written of Him.
Psalm 40:6-8b
Luke 24:44
John 5:39-40

The Messiah would do God's (His Father) will.
Psalm 40:7-8
John 5:30

The Messiah would not conceal His mission from believing people.
Psalm 40:9-10
Luke 4:16-21

The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples.
Psalm 41:9
Mark 14:17-18

The Messiah would communicate a message of mercy.
Psalm 45:2
Luke 4:22

The Messiah's throne would be eternal.
Psalm 45:6-7a
Luke 1:31-33
Hebrews 1:8-9

The Messiah would be God.
Psalm 45:6-7b
Hebrews 1:8-9

The Messiah would act with righteousness.
Psalm 45:6-7c
John 5:30

The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples.
Psalm 55:12-14
Luke 22:47-48

The Messiah would ascend back into heaven.
Psalm 68:18a
Luke 24:51
Ephesians 4:8

The Messiah would give good gifts unto believing men.
Psalm 68:18b
Matthew 10:1
Ephesians 4:7-11

The Messiah would be hated and rejected without cause.
Psalm 69:4
Luke 23:13-22
John 15:24-25

The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake.
Psalm 69:7
Mat. 26:65-67

The Messiah would be rejected by the Jews.
Psalm 69:8a
John 1:11

The Messiah's very own brothers would reject Him.
Psalm 69:8b
John 7:3-5

The Messiah would become angry due to unethical practices by the Jews in the temple.
Psalm 69:9a
John 2:13-17

The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake.
Psalm 69:9b
Romans 15:3

The Messiah's heart would be broken.
Psalm 69:20a
John 19:34

The Messiah's disciples would abandon Him just prior to His death.
Psalm 69:20b
Mark 14:33-41

The Messiah would be offered gall mingled with vinegar while dying.
Psalm 69:21a
Matthew 27:34

The potters field would be uninhabited (Field of Blood).
Psalm 69:25
Acts 1:16-20

The Messiah would teach in parables.
Psalm 78:2
Mat.13:34-35

The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God.
Psalm 80:17
Acts 5:31

The Messiah would come form the lineage of David.
Psalm 89:3-4
Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would call God His Father.
Psalm 89:26
Matthew 11:27

The Messiah would be God's only "begotten" Son.
Psalm 89:27
Mark 16:6
Colossians 1:18
Revelation 1:5

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.
Psalm 89:29
Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.
Psalm 89:35-36
Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would be eternal.
Psalm 102:25-27a
Revelation 1:8
Hebrews 1:10-12

The Messiah would be the creator of all things.
Psalm 102:25-27b
John 1:3
Ephesians 3:9
Hebrews 1:10-12

The Messiah would calm the stormy sea.
Psalm 107:28-29
Matthew 8:24-26

The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses.
Psalm 109:2
John 18:29-30

The Messiah would offer up prayer for His enemies.
Psalm 109:4
Luke 23:34

The Messiah's betrayer (Judas) would have a short life.
Psalm 109:8a
Acts 1:16-18
John 17:12

The Messiah's betrayer would be replaced by another.
Psalm 109:8b
Acts 1:20-26

The Messiah would be mocked by many.
Psalm 109:25
Mark 15:29-30

The Messiah would be Lord and King.
Psalm 110:1a
Mat. 22:41-45

The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God.
Psalm 110:1b
Mark 16:19
Mat. 22:41-46

The Messiah would be a Priest after the order of Melchisedec.
Psalm 110:4
Hebrews 6:17-20

The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God.
Psalm 110:5
1 Peter 3:21-22

The Messiah would be the "Stone" rejected by the builders (Jews).
Psalm 118:22
Mat.21:42-43

The Messiah would come in the name of the Lord.
Psalm 118:26
Matthew 21:9

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.
Psalm 132:17
Matthew 1:1,
Luke 1:68-70

Compared to the inspired Psalms, our manmade, uninspired hymns are feeble. If we are to truly reflect our praise and love for Jesus, we must sing the Psalms.