Why do the nations rage?

Psalm 2

(1) The nations stupidly rebel against the LORD (vv1-3)

Cf. vv6-7 & 2 Sam 7:11-14

Acts 4

Gen 3

(2) But God has established his King (vv4-9)

Cf. 1v1 & 2v4

Ps 37:12f; 59:8

Jn 19:19

Acts 13:32-33

Phil 2:9-11

Matt 28:19

(3) So “kiss” the Son (vv10-12)

Cf. v12 & Ps 1v1

Ps 46

Ø God’s enemies: fear – flee to the Son

Ø God’s people: fear, rejoice, serve, blessed, safe, refuge

Confidence and boldness in evangelism