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rejoice: Leaders should accept the Son as their true and only King.
Kiss the Son: Kissing was an expression of submission (Hosea 13:2).
The Lord gives joy to those who fear him. To fear the Lord means to honor him, respect him, and obey him (Psalm 1:1–2). The Psalms also say that the Lord protects those who trust him (18:30; 34:22; 119:1–3).
This royal psalm describes the Lord choosing a king descended from David. It celebrates the mission of all the kings in David's family line. It also introduces the hope of an ideal ruler. This ruler will accomplish the Lord's goal of bringing all nations into submission (Psalm 2:11) or to destruction (2:9). The New Testament identifies Jesus as this descendant (see Acts 13:33; 1 Corinthians 15:25–27; Hebrews 1:5; 5:5; Revelation 19:15).
The first two psalms serve as an introduction to the whole book of Psalms (called the Psalter). Psalm 1 presents the Lord's guidance in wisdom, while Psalm 2 shows God's rule over a rebellious and sinful world. Together, these psalms invite people to abandon foolishness, which leads to destruction. These psalms invite people to follow God's path instead, which leads to wisdom and salvation. The New Testament confirms that God will govern the nations through Jesus Christ, his chosen representative (Hebrews 1:5; Revelation 12:5; 19:15).
David God's Rule and Power Over All Nations Royal Psalms The Coming of the Lord as Judge Wisdom Psalms
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David Day of the Lord Fear God, Names of Messiah Music Psalms, Book of
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Fear of God: Reverence Godly Fear: Necessary to The Service of God Godly Fear: should Accompany the Joy of Saints Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Joy of Saints should Be with Awe Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Kings: should Serve Christ Rulers: Character and Qualifications of