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Psalms 2 · Grade 4

The Lord and His Anointed

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Psalm 2 opens with a question: Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth take a stand against Yahweh and against his Anointed. Anointed means the one God has chosen and set apart, like a king anointed with oil. The rulers want to break their bonds apart and throw off God's rule.

God is not worried. He who sits in the heavens will laugh. Then he speaks to them in his anger. He declares that he has set his King on his holy hill of Zion. The King tells of the decree. Yahweh said to him, You are my son. Today I have become your father. God promises him the nations for his inheritance.

The psalm closes with a warning and an invitation. The kings and judges of the earth should be wise, serve Yahweh with fear, and give sincere homage to the Son. The final words are a blessing for all those who take refuge in him.

Show What You Know

  1. What does Anointed mean?

  2. What do the rulers want to do?

  3. Where has God set his King?

  4. Who is blessed at the end of the psalm?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

GodsonnationsZionkings
  1. Psalm 2 opens with a question: Why do the rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
  2. The of the earth take a stand against Yahweh and against his Anointed.
  3. Anointed means the one has chosen and set apart, like a king anointed with oil.
  4. He declares that he has set his King on his holy hill of .
  5. Yahweh said to him, You are my .

Think About It

  1. The nations plan against God, but God is not worried. How does that help you when the world seems scary?

  2. The psalm ends with a blessing for those who take refuge in God. How can you run to God this week?

Memory Verse

“Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”

Psalms 2:11 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being King over all. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does God answer the angry nations?
  • Psalm 2 says to serve God with fear and rejoice with trembling. How can respect and joy go together in your worship?

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