Sermon Outline 9.28.25

Text: Psalm 2
Title: The King on Zion

Introduction

1. The World in Rebellion (vv. 1–3)
Rage (ragash) = noisy uproar, riot, mob energy.
Plot = same verb as “meditate” in Psalm 1:2.
Righteous meditates God’s law; wicked meditates on rebellion.
The early church sang Psalm 2 in Acts 4 to frame their persecution.

2. The Lord on His Throne (vv. 4–9)
God’s laughter isn’t amusement but comes from the fact that nothing in human rebellion can touch His rule!
As for me, I have set my King on Zion. This is the already–not yet of Christ’s reign.
You are my Son; today I have begotten you. “Begotten” does not mean created.
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage… Ps 2:8 is a Great Commission verse.
Break them with a rod of iron: John picks up Psalm 2 in Revelation 19: Christ treads the winepress of God’s wrath and rules with a rod of iron.

3. The Call to Submission (vv. 10–12)
Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned… Warning is God’s mercy. Even rebels are invited to repent. “Serve the LORD with fear, rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son.”
Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 1 shows blessing for the righteous man; Psalm 2 widens it, blessing all who bow to Christ as King.

Conclusion