Title Psalm 02:1-12 Kiss the Son
Psalm 2 Kiss the Son
◈ Psalm Introduction ◈
The psalms are composed of the confession of faith and praise of the people of Israel, rich in deep religious inspiration such as anguish, sorrow, and gratitude. The Psalms also contain prophecies describing the coming and ministry of the Messiah, and many of these prophecies are cited.
1. Hostility of princes and rulers to the Messiah (1-3)
Although humans look forward to the Messiah, they always oppose the true Messiah. Even in the time of David, who is thought to be the author of Psalm 2, there were many forces opposing David, the type of the Messiah. Even when Jesus Christ, the true Messiah, came, kings and rulers resisted the Messiah.
The apostles who were persecuted because of Jesus Christ remembered Psalm 2 and prayed to God, pleading that the kings and rulers were against Jesus at that time (Acts 4:25-28).
“Why” is a rebuke that points out that it is not right and wrong for the nations and nations to oppose the Messiah. The Anointed One refers to King David, but also to the Anointed One, Christ (Acts 4:26). "The bare and the bondage" refers to the yoke and is a symbol of rule.
2. God's scorn against the rebellion of princes and rulers (4-6)
Princes and rulers oppose Christ on earth, and God sneers in heaven. It means that he ridicules hostility toward Christ. And he says he will be angry. And he says: "I" have set "my" king on "my" holy mountain of Zion. God was astonished by the fact that the princes and rulers raised Jesus, whom he had crucified on the cross, and raised him to life.
3. Preaching the Messiah's Word (7-9)
Here the Messiah himself appears and preaches the Spirit, the commandment, which God has commanded him. “This commandment I received from my Father” (John 10:18). The contents of that command are as follows: The first is that the Father has given birth to a son, and the second is that he will give the Son the authority to rule and judge the world. Paul made it clear that these words were prophecies of Jesus Christ (Acts 13:33).
4. David's exhortation to princes and rulers (10-12)
The author of this psalm offers three exhortations to princes and rulers who oppose the Messiah. This exhortation is directed not only to the princes and rulers who opposed the Messiah, but also to all mankind.
first. I urge you to fear the Lord.
He tells them to bow down and worship and serve.
second. I exhort you to tremble and rejoice in the Lord.
It says to love and love God, but to love Him with holy fear.
third. He urges him to kiss his son.
It is a command to worship Christ. It was a woman who was a sinner recorded in Luke 7:36 et seq. who literally put the words of this prophecy into practice. The woman “stands behind Jesus at his feet and weeps, wets them with her tears, washed them with her hair, kissed them, and anointed them with perfume” (Luke 7:38).
"Otherwise," if you try to find another way, you will perish. Only those who trust in the Lord will be blessed. Only those who fear God, delight in God, and kiss the Messiah will be saved. It begins with a rebuke and ends with the blessing of the psalm.