GOD’S SON UPON HIS THRONE

Psa_2:1-12



This is one of the sublimest of the Psalms, and can find its fulfillment only in our Lord. See Act_4:25; Act_13:33; Heb_1:5; Heb_5:5; Rev_2:27. The mold in which the psalm is cast is highly dramatic.

The determined hate of the peoples, Psa_2:1-3

Rage conveys the idea of gesticulations and cries of frenzy. For Psa_2:2, see Luk_23:12-13; Act_4:25-26.

The divine tranquillity, Psa_2:4-6

The scene shifts to heaven. In spite of all, the eternal purpose moves on. I have set-that is, “anointed.” “Messiah” and “Christ” alike mean anointed, Act_10:38.

The manifesto of Messiah, Psa_2:7-9

Before time began He was the only begotten Son of God, Joh_17:5. But His sonship was declared at His resurrection, Act_13:30-37. The world is His, to be won by the Cross and intercession.

Overtures of peace, Psa_2:12

Kiss, 1Sa_10:1. This psalm closes as the first began, “Oh, the blessedness!”