1. PSALMS 2 THE REIGN OF THE LORD’S ANOINTED

2. SINNER’S RAGE & REBELLION (VS. 1-3) Sinful men rebel against God (Psa. 12:1-4; Luke 19:11-14, 27). Sinful men devise a vain thing (Psa. 4:2-3; Matt. 15:7-9). Sinful men demand personal autonomy (Jer. 5:5; 2 Pet. 2:17-19).

3. GOD’S POWER & PURPOSE (VS. 4-6) God reacts with scornful laughter (Psa. 37:12-15; Prov. 1:24-29). God responds with furious anger (Psa. 21:8-10; Mal. 4:1-3). God reveals His saving plan (John 3:16-21; Eph. 1:3-6).

4. GOD’S PROMISE & PROVISION (VS. 7-9) The Messiah is God’s Son (Luke 3:21-22; Heb. 1:1-9). The Messiah is God’s Ruler (Gen. 49:8-10; Psa. 45:6-7). The Messiah is God’s Avenger (Rev. 2:26-28; 19:11-16).

5. OUR RESPONSIBILITY & REWARD (VS. 10-12) We must show discernment (Hos. 14:9; Rom. 16:17-19). We must worship the Lord (Psa. 29:1-2; 96:7-10). We must take refuge in Him (Psa. 5:11-12; 34:8-18).