The Lord's Messiah

THE LORD'S MESSIAH
Psalms 2:1-12 was traditionally sung at the coronation of the kings of Israel. It gives a threefold description of the Chosen One of God. He is Messiah, King and Son of God.

1 Why are the nations in an uproar,
And the peoples devising a vain thing?

2 The kings of the earth take their stand,
And the rulers take counsel together
Against the LORD and against His Anointed (Psalms 2:1-2). The nation of Israel was a Theocratic Kingdom. God was the true king of Israel. The One who sits upon the throne is God's Anointed One. He is the Messiah. He is the true king of Israel. He is the One to whom the Lord says, Thou art My Son, today I have begotten Thee (Psalms 2:7). He is Jesus Christ. This Psalm begins with the nations in an uproar. They are in an uproar because the people have devised a vain thing. What is the answer to such an uproar? It is the gospel. Jesus has called us to make disciples of the nations by teaching them the good news.