INTRO
Royal Psalm – A song of royal hope.
The Ruling King over the Kingdom – THEN
King David over Israel
The Ruling King over the Kingdom – NOT YET
Future Messiah
After the exile of the nation the people would have understood the Psalm to point to the future Messiah that will come and rule them.
The problem was that when Christ did come, they were looking for a military and political deliver. They missed their greatest need. THEY NEEDED A REDEEMER.
THE PEOPLES REBELLION – vv. 1-3
The nations rage
Not God’s people
Gentiles then… the unconverted now.
Those opposed to God. Enemies of God.
In vain
Pointless, Empty
Against the LORD
It is always against God.
Break and Burst from
Breaking from His Lordship and Rule
The issue is and always will be… acknowledging His Lordship over our life.
Rebellious man wants it their way
THE REACTION FROM HEAVEN – vv. 3-6
Sits in heaven
His majesty and Lordship. Reigning Ruler
Laughs
He is so great and so in control.
The only option in face of their plots… laugh
We need that perspective today!!!!!
Speaks to them in His wrath
From laughter to rebuking.
Who are you to not acknowledge God as God. THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE.
As for me, I have set my King on Zion
No immediate divine judgement.
A reminder. I have a plan. I HAVE AN ANOINTED!
NOW – King David – NOT YET – King Jesus
THE PRESENTATION OF THE KING – vv. 7-9
You are my Son…begotten you
2 Sam. 7:8-16 – God’s Covenant with David
Divine relationship
Acts 13:33-34 – Paul preaching at Antioch in Pisidia.
Nations your heritage… earth your possession
Then – giving of the land to the tribes of Israel. Their inheritance.
Not yet – The rule of God over all creation. The Lordship of Christ over all the nations.
Break them with rod… dash them in pieces
A picture of total and complete authority.
A picture of their frailty
Divine Judgment
The Book of Revelation and the return of Christ!
THE WARNING TO THE PEOPLE – vv. 10-12
Be wise, be warned
Listen, Pay attention
Count the cost
Serve with fear and rejoice with trembling…Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish
Honor and Respect
That is due the King.
Blessed are all who take refuge in Him
Not immediate judgement but an opportunity for repentance
God did not judge after EDEN…. HE SENT HIS SON!
GRACE, GRACE, MARVELOUS GRACE
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