Review of Psalm 2 1 6 The First

Review of Psalm 2: 1 -6 The First Two of Four Scenes First Scene on Earth: David angrily questions why enemies would think up a plot that could not succeed (vv. 1 -3) Second Scene in Heaven: David declares the LORD’s attitude toward His opponents (vv. 4 -6).

Psalm 2: 7 -9 Outline Third Scene in Heaven: David quotes the Son’s claim that He holds His kingly office by divine decree (vv. 7 -9).

“When your days are fulfilled. . . , I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be his Father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. But My mercy shall not depart from him. . And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before Your throne shall be established forever. ”

Psalm 2: 7 in the New Testament • Beget = Bring into existence; assume the worldwide earthly throne. • Acts 13: 33 – His Resurrection – Proof of His Deity Romans 1: 4 – “and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness by the resurrection from the dead. ” • Hebrews 1: 5 – Son “Begotten” into a Royal Existence By His Ascension • Hebrews 5: 5 – Begotten into His high priestly (Melchizedekian) ministry

Revelation 2: 26 -27 and Psalm 2: 9 Overcomers and the Kingdom “And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations” (Rev. 2: 26 -27). Believers Will Share in Christ’s Victory. “He shall rule them with a rod of iron; they shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessel” (Ps. 2: 9).

Revelation 12: 5 and Psalm 2: 9 “She bore a male Child who was to rule the nations with a rod of iron” (Rev. 12: 5). “She” refers to the nation of Israel, not to Mary.

Allusion to Psalm 2: 9 a in Revelation 19: 15 Enemies At Jesus’s Second Coming John in Revelation 19: 15 alludes to Psalm 2: 9 a: “You shall break them with a rod of iron” (MT). “Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will shepherd (rule) them with a rod of iron (19: 15) [LXX]. John used the verb poimanei to mean “to destroy or devastate. ”

Psalm 2: 10 -12 Outline Fourth Scene on Earth: David exhorts the rebels to submit to the Son (vv. 10 -12). 1. Perfect balance between mercy and justice 2. Framing Device O the happinesses of the man (1: 1); O the happinesses of all who take refuge in Him (2: 12). 3. Same word shows connection Lest He be angry, and you perish in the way (2: 12). But the way of the ungodly shall perish (1: 6)

The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of the Messianic Kingdom Who: The Messiah (Christ); Saved Jews and Gentiles What: Universal Peace, Plenty, and Health When: After the Great Tribulation and the Judgment of the Sheep and the Goats (Matt. 24 -25) Where: Jerusalem (World Capital) (Is. 2) Why: To Bring Forth Universal Justice (Isa. 11) How: Accomplished Through Rod of Iron