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Friday, June 25, 2010

Psalm 2 ~ The King of the Nations

Psalm 2 is a psalm recited at a king's coronation ceremony. The first 6 verses are recited by the prophet who anoints the king. It tells of how the Gentiles plot to break the bonds between God and Israel and subsequently free themselves from Israel's rule, hence, acknowledging that God is the ultimate power behind Israel's authority over them. God, however, laughs and mocks them for He knows this will not happen, having set His King on Zion.

The next 3 verses are then recited by the incoming king who tells of the decree that he is of God who has promised rulership over all nations. Throughout Israel's history, we see that this has not been fulfilled, king after king, until the first coming of Jesus Christ, who is no doubt the true King of the nations.

Verse 10 is recited by the prophet again to warn all kings and rulers to be wise. The rest of the congregation at the coronation then voice out the last 2 verses as a reminder to serve the Lord with fear as those who do not follow His way will perish in His wrath, yet rejoicing, being assured that all who take refuge in Him will be blessed as He is the Lord's anointed.

Recognizing now that Jesus is the Lord's anointed and the King of the nations, how will you respond?

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