Christ, the Anointed Son

Sermon 2 in Series

Psalm 2

[1] Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? [2] The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, [3] “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”

[4] He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. [5] Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, [6] “As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”

[7] I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. [8] Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. [9] You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”

[10] Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. [11] Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. [12] Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1.  How does Psalm 2 launch messianic expectations? How is this expectation heightened when compared to history of Israel’s monarchy? 2. What is the nature of the nations’ rebellion in vv.1-3 and how is this reflected in all sin? Where do you see this kind of rebellion in your own heart? 3. How does the Lord respond to the nations’ rebellion? What applications will you draw for your own life from the reality that “the Blessed Man as king is still the answer?” 4. What is the significance that the king is God’s son? How does God’s decree appoint the Son as head, heir, and conqueror? 5. How does Psalm 2 give us fuel for Christ-centered missions? Why is it so crucial that we keep Christ crucified as our message of reconciliation? 6. In vv.10-12, how are the peoples called to respond to the Son appointed king? In what ways is your life defined by your embrace of the Son?

References:  Psalm 1; Exodus 19:6; Acts 4:25-29; Psalm 37:12-13; Psalm 11:4; Deuteronomy 17:18-20; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Hebrews 11:13; Romans 5:12-19; Psalm 72:8-11; Genesis 1:28, 2:15; Isaiah 49:6; Matthew 28:18-20; John 12:32; John 1:1; Hebrews 1:5, 5:5; Acts 13:33; Romans 1:4; Genesis 49:10; Proverbs 1:1-7; John 5:23