What does it mean that Christ went before His people?

Christ's going before His people illustrates His leadership and divine providence in the life of every believer. In Psalm 68:7, as discussed in the sermon, it metaphorically represents how God, through Christ, precedes His people in all circumstances—through suffering, temptation, and ultimately to glory. This idea is encapsulated in John 14, where Christ assures His disciples that He goes to prepare a place for them. By going before His people in His redemptive work—through His suffering, death, and resurrection—He ensures their eventual victory over sin and death. Thus, believers are comforted to know that Christ, having fulfilled the requirements of the law on their behalf, continues to guide and intercede for them in heaven.