Psalms 2 Part 2
Why Do the Heathen Rage
2ndly —is the Lord’s response to mankind’s rebellion:
- The lost are Speaking 1-3
- The Lord Speaks v4-7
The Response Of God
Scene one; God’s Indignation (4-6)
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. (mockingly scornful: showing contempt or ridicule)
5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Scene Two – The Father.
1. This scene takes place in heaven.
a) As the scene pans in, we see God, Our Father, sitting in the throne room – Laughing.
(1) He doesn’t become alarmed or disturbed at what the men of earth are doing.
(2) He simply chuckles at man’s belief that they can rebel against Him.
b) He has them in derision…mockingly scornful: showing contempt or ridicule
(1) … That is, He mocks them.
c) Then He speaks to them in His wrath and disturbs them in His displeasure.
(1) He tells them, “I have set My King on My holy hill of Zion.”
(2) He is letting everyone know that when it is all said and done, He has the final say.
(3) Man can plan rebellions all they want, Jesus is still King!
How does God respond to the evilness of man?
- He laughs. When you think about it, man thinking he is as powerful as Almighty God is hilarious.
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: * [this is not a laughter of humor] the Lord shall have them in derision. .* [God views man’s rebellion as utterly ridiculous and scornful.)
OT:7832 sachaq (saw-khak’); a primitive root; to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play:
KJV – deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock (-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport.
(Biblesoft’s New Exhaustive Strong’s Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)
And in
Prov 1:26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; KJV
Prov 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. KJV
There is no need to worry fear or fret God is in control.
How does God respond to the evilness of man?
- 1. He laughs. When you think about it, man thinking he is as powerful as Almighty God is hilarious.
- He pours out His wrath. God can destroy or remove anyone who opposes Him.
- He calls the shots. Zion is another name for Jerusalem. Although Jerusalem has experienced many problems and will continue to until the end; Jesus will sit as King in the New Jerusalem, which is Heaven.
5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex* [trouble] them in his sore displeasure.
- This scene encourages me.
1. It encourages me because I know that Islamic terrorism will not win out.
a) God has already set His Son upon the throne.
b) And one day every nation and every people WILL bow down at His feet. - It is encouraging that our country will one day return to God.
a) Even though we have turned our back upon Him.
b) Even though we have tried to break the cords that have made us a great nation.
c) Even though we have kicked God out of our homes, schools and churches.
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. * (a permanent capital -Jerusalem)
- It is great to know that He is still in control and when everything is over – He has the last word.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
4 He who sits [enthroned] in the heavens laughs [at their rebellion];
The [Sovereign] [c]Lord (Heb Adonai.) scoffs at them [and in supreme contempt He mocks them].
Adonai is the verbal parallel to Yahweh andJehovah. Adonai is plural; the singular is adon. In reference to God the plural Adonai is used. When the singular adon is used, it usually refers to a human lord. Adon is used 215 times to refer to men. Occasionally in Scripture and predominantly in the Psalms, the singular adon is used to refer to God as well (cf. Exd 34:23). To avoid contravening the commandment “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain” (Exd 20:7), sometimes Adonai was used as a substitute forYahweh (YHWH).
Adonai can be translated literally as, “my lords’” (both plural and possessive).
5 Then He will speak to them in His [profound] anger. And terrify them with His displeasure, saying,
6 “Yet as for Me, I have anointed and firmly installed My King
Upon Zion, My holy mountain.”
Scene three; God’s Intention (7-9)
7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
Scene three – The Son.
7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
- The Son is thrilled at what the Father has just spoken and now He speaks.
- He speaks of God’s choice of Him as the ruler who will carry out the Father’s divine plan for His creation.
a) The plan of judgment.
b) The plan of chastisement.
c) The plan of warfare against evil forces.
d) The plan of ultimate victory.
