The second Psalm is quoted in the New Testament to describe the experience of Jesus when he stood accused before the Jewish and Gentile rulers who put him to death vs.1-3;Psalms 2:1-3XWaiting for response Acts 4:25-27Acts 4:25-27XWaiting for response and unknowingly fulfilled the LORD’s purpose. Acts 13:27Acts 13:27XWaiting for response
God speaks of things that are not yet as though they were Romans 4:17Romans 4:17XWaiting for response and here declares: “Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion” vs.4-6Psalms 2:4-6XWaiting for response for, despite his crucifixion, Jesus will sit upon the throne of the LORD in Jerusalem.
The Lord said to Jesus: "Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee." is quoted in Acts 13:33,Acts 13:33XWaiting for response showing that this refers to the resurrection of Jesus when he became a "Son of God with power" Romans 1:4.Romans 1:4XWaiting for response
It is also quoted by the apostle Paul to prove that Jesus is greater than the angels. Hebrews 1:5.Hebrews 1:5XWaiting for response
Here we have a vital distinction between Israel and the others nations. Jesus would inherit Israel by the Promises of God to Abraham but he was invited, after his resurrection, to ask for the heathen, and they would be given to him also.
Jesus will be the king of Israel, but he will also rule over all the other nations and these will constitute his dominions. Therefore, after his resurrection, the Father invited him to ask, not for the kingdom of Israel which was his by promise, but for all the Gentile nations. (Psalm 2:8).Psalm 2:8XWaiting for response
Jesus will be given power to overcome all who resist him v.9Psalms 2:9XWaiting for response and therefore the rulers at the time of his return will be exhorted to be wise and accept the Son of God as the ruler of the world vs.10-12Psalms 2:10-12XWaiting for response Our wisdom also is to serve the LORD now with fear,v.11Psalms 2:11XWaiting for response lest we perish from the way,v.12Psalms 2:12XWaiting for response so that we are among the blessed who put their trust in him. v.12Psalms 2:12XWaiting for response
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Psalms 2:1XWaiting for responseThe beginning of this Psalm is quoted in Acts 4:25-27,Acts 4:25-27XWaiting for response showing this prophecy was fulfilled by those who crucified Jesus with reference to kings, specifically Herod; rulers, Pilate; heathen, Romans; and the people, Israel.