Ruler Over All

Ruler Over All

Text: Psalm 2 (NIV)

1Why do the nations conspire

and the peoples plot in vain?

2The kings of the earth take their stand

and the rulers gather together

against the Lord

and against his Anointed One.

3“Let us break their chains,” they say,

“and throw off their fetters.”

4The One enthroned in heaven laughs;

the Lord scoffs at them.

5Then he rebukes them in his anger

and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

6“I have installed my King

on Zion, my holy hill.”

7I will proclaim the decree of the Lord:

He said to me, “You are my Son;

today I have become your Father.

8Ask of me,

and I will make the nations your inheritance,

the ends of the earth your possession.

9You will rule them with an iron scepter;

you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”

10Therefore, you kings, be wise;

be warned, you rulers of the earth.

11Serve the Lord with fear

and rejoice with trembling.

12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry

and you be destroyed in your way,

for his wrath can flare up in a moment.

Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

I.       Introduction:

II.    Inquire Of The Defiant Nations (2:1–3): Why All The Rebellion?

III. Fear The Almighty God (2:4–6): Who Has Supreme Power?

A.    The Lord’s response (2:4)

B.     The Lord’s rebuke (2:5–6)

IV. Honor The Chosen King (2:7–9): Who Will Rule The Nations?

V.    Follow The Wise Counsel (2:10–12): Who Will Crown Him King ?

VI. Conclusion: