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The Coronation of King Jesus

Scripture: Psalm 2

I. You should not respond to King Jesus with foolish rebellion.

A. This song was originally intended to be sung for the coronation of Israel’s kings. This coronation of Israel’s king would be a day of great joy for Israel. But the nations around Israel would see coronation day as an opportunity to rebel against the king. Psalm 2 opens with one word. Why? As in, why are you nations rebelling against God and His King? How stupid can you get? Do you really think you can fight against God?

B. In Hebrews 5:5 we read who God was talking to in Psalm 2:7. Psalm 2 is a prophecy about the Messiah, the ultimate king of Israel: “So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, ‘You are my Son, today I have begotten you.’” Yes, God did think of the Israelite kings as his chosen sons. But who was His true son, the one who shared His divine nature with the Father? Jesus! It’s foolish to rebel against Him.

II. You should respond to King Jesus with surrender and worship.

A. What happens when God stops laughing at the rebels (vs. 4) against Him and His King? We find out in verse 5: “Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury.” God loses patience with rebels. They should surrender to God. All the kings in David’s family line are described in 2 Samuel 7:14: “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son.” Israel’s kings, the sons of David, would inherit the kingdoms of the world (vs. 8).

B. Jesus is uniquely begotten as God’s Son (vs. 7). Jesus alone shares the nature and character of the Father. How do we respond to God? We worship Him. When Jesus was baptized, God says in Matthew 3:17: “Behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’” When Jesus was transfigured, Matthew 17:5 says: “Behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” Listen to Jesus. Obey Jesus. Worship Jesus.

III. You should respond to King Jesus as your Savior and not your Destroyer.

A. Psalm 2 closes with a warning and a choice. The singer tells the rebellious kings in vs. 10: “Be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.” Jesus can be either your Savior or your destroyer. It’s up to you. We need the king of Deuteronomy 17:18-19: “And when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life.”

Application:
Don’t rebel against Jesus. Worship Him!

Sources:
The book of Psalms
Commentaries by Allen Ross, J.A. Motyer, Christopher Ash, Bruce Waltke & Gerald Wilson  

Sermon Discussion Questions

  1. How is Jesus described in Psalm 2? How do you respond to a Jesus who is not so gentle and mild?
  2. How does Psalm 2 describe how you should pray for those who are actively rebelling against God and Christ?
  3. What does Psalm 2 encourage you to pray for yourself and for the world?