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;Waiting for response for Psalms 2:1-3 Acts 4:25-27Waiting for response for Acts 4:25-27 and unknowingly fulfilled the LORD’s purpose. Acts 13:27Waiting for response for Acts 13:27
God speaks of things that are not yet as though they were Romans 4:17Waiting for response for Romans 4:17 and here declares: “Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion” vs.4-6Waiting for response for Psalms 2:4-6 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,Waiting for response for Acts 13:33 showing that this refers to the resurrection of Jesus when he became a "Son of God with power" Romans 1:4.Waiting for response for Romans 1:4
It is also quoted by the apostle Paul to prove that Jesus is greater than the angels. Hebrews 1:5.Waiting for response for Hebrews 1:5
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).Waiting for response for Psalm 2:8
Jesus will be given power to overcome all who resist him v.9Waiting for response for Psalms 2:9 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.10-12Waiting for response for Psalms 2:10-12 Our wisdom also is to serve the LORD now with fear,v.11Waiting for response for Psalms 2:11 lest we perish from the way,v.12Waiting for response for Psalms 2:12 so that we are among the blessed who put their trust in him. v.12Waiting for response for Psalms 2:12
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Waiting for response for Psalms 2:1The beginning of this Psalm is quoted in Acts 4:25-27,Waiting for response for Acts 4:25-27 showing this prophecy was fulfilled by those who crucified Jesus with reference to kings, specifically Herod; rulers, Pilate; heathen, Romans; and the people, Israel.