Psa 2:1-6 | MHM | STEP | The Enemies of Messiah. This section talks about the great conflict on earth between the kingdom of Christ and the powers of evil. The devil does not want to lose his hold over the world, so he fights against the reign of the Messiah. Even though Jesus brings blessings, many people and rulers oppose Him. This shows us that following Christ is not always easy, but God’s plan will win in the end. v. 1 : The psalmist asks, Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? . People and rulers unite to oppose God’s kingdom, but their anger and plans are useless because they cannot stop God.

‏ Psalms 2:1-6

The Enemies of Messiah.

This section talks about the great conflict on earth between the kingdom of Christ and the powers of evil. The devil does not want to lose his hold over the world, so he fights against the reign of the Messiah. Even though Jesus brings blessings, many people and rulers oppose Him. This shows us that following Christ is not always easy, but God’s plan will win in the end.

v. 1: The psalmist asks, Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? . People and rulers unite to oppose God’s kingdom, but their anger and plans are useless because they cannot stop God.

v. 2: The kings and rulers of the earth join together against the Lord and His Anointed, the Messiah . This means that both leaders and ordinary people resist God’s rule and the message of Jesus Christ (Acts 4:27 ^a).

v. 3: They say, Let us break their bands asunder and cast away their cords from us . They do not want to be under God’s authority or keep His commandments. They want freedom from God’s rules, but these rules are actually for their good (Luke 19:14 ^b).

v. 4: God sits in heaven and laughs at their plans. He is not worried or threatened by their rebellion . God’s power and wisdom are so great that human opposition cannot stand against Him.

v. 5: God will speak to them in His anger and terrify them with His wrath . Those who oppose God will be judged, because rejecting His Son is a serious sin (Isaiah 11:4 ^c).

v. 6: God declares, Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion . In the end, Jesus the Messiah is established as King, no matter what His enemies do. His kingdom is sure and will last forever (Isaiah 2:3 ^d).