How do we understand the messianic nature of the Psalms?

The Psalms were intended not only as songs of worship but also as prophetic declarations about the coming Messiah. Scholars typically identify about 17 Psalms as messianic, but this view is limited. Psalms like Psalm 18 are clearly messianic, celebrating the trust in God through the figure of David, which ultimately points to Christ. By understanding the multi-layered levels of interpretation—the historical, personal, and prophetic—believers can see how every Psalm invites them to reflect on Jesus Christ's work and His overarching narrative in Scripture.