2 Kings Related Psalms

Psalm 2

Reading link: https://www.bible.com/bible/114/PSA.2.NKJV
Audio link: https://tinyurl.com/2rmrmkwe 

This royal psalm is called “a coronation psalm” and it is also a Messianic psalm, meaning it is written about David, and Christ, and also represents our relationship with God. 

… the psalmist presents the Messiah, “the prevailing Lord,” as being the narrow but holy way. Through Him, we enter the spiritual battle of the cross and become kings according to Rev.1: 6
+ Fr Tadros Malaty

Contemplation (verse 10-13)
Our Savior, who destroyed demons as evil kings, enthrones His believers as spiritual kings.
+ Fr Tadros Malaty

To be chastised of the Lord, and instructed, is deliverance from death
+ St. Clement of Alexandria

Discipline is the safeguard of hope, the bond of faith, the guide of the way of salvation, the stimulus and nourishment of good dispositions. Discipline is the teacher of virtue that causes us to abide always in Christ, and to live continually for God, and to attain the heavenly promises and divine rewards. To follow her is wholesome, and to turn away from her and neglect her is deadly.
+ St. Cyprian

Personal Reflection: Do we welcome being instructed by God in our lives and do we see His chastisement it as love, or do we consider it punishment? 

Bible Knowledge Question: Who is represented in this psalm? 

Prayer: Lord, You made us such beautiful promises and are waiting for us to come to You and believe. Please help me to be counted among Your believers, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear how much You love me and what You want from me and for me. Help me to desire to be instructed by You. Amen