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Psalm 2:2

by Don Costello  
12/29/2012 / Bible Studies

Psalm 2:2

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

1. "The kings of the earth set themselves"

a. set [3320 * yatsab] [Strong's: To place anything so as to stay, to station, steadfast.]

1). The kings position themselves steadfastly. They position themselves.

b. Tehillim: Page 66. "The kings of the earth take their standis a more forceful term than 'they stand'[it] implies a firm erect stance in a challenging uncompromising position. The man so entrenched will not allow himself to be budged."

2. "and the rulers take counsel together"

a. counsel [1345 * yacad] [Strong's: To found, to sit down together, i.e., settle, consult: take counsel, establish, lay a foundation.]

1). It implies the rulers do the same, i.e., position themselves.

2). Then they sit down together and take counsel together and consult one another to lay a foundation or get a plan of action.

b. Psalm 33:10 "The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect."

3. "against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

a. anointed [4899 * mashiyach] [Strong's: usually a consecrated person as a king, a priest, specifically the Messiah: anointed Messiah.]

b. Though we don't know exactly who said it, Psalm 2:1 & 2 is quoted in Acts 4:25 &26. No doubt it shows all of the believers present were in agreement, but the important part for this lesson is that it puts the context for the fulfillment for this Psalm in the Church age. This is the first of three Scriptural witnesses that verify it, the other two will be shown later in the Psalm. So it is prophetic in two ways, first, it was written by David about 1000 years before Christ Jesus and over 3000 years before the return of Christ Jesus.

1). Acts 4:24-30 "And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus."
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

c. There is no doubt the "his anointed' in verse 2 is referring to Christ Jesus. The above quote in Acts 4:26 clearly says it and not only that, the almost exact wording is found two other times in the New Testament and they all of course refer to Jesus.

1). Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

2). Revelation 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

d. Because the context for the Psalm is in the Church age, the warning is to the gentile leaders during the Church age. The warning is this, The Almighty's anointed King has been chosen and He is Christ Jesus His Son! You need to serve Him or be held accountable for not serving Him.

My name is Don Costello. Ever since I received Christ in November of 1976 I have had a passion to study and know God's word.My wife Melissa and I have 5 children.

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