The epistle of Second Timothy is considered to be one of Paul’s most personal letters. He is writing during his second and final imprisonment to his trusted and beloved son in the faith. Paul knows his execution is imminent. His concern is not for himself, but for Timothy, who must continue in the spiritual battle. His theme, “the good soldier of Jesus Christ” follows that of first Timothy, “Fight the good fight” (1Ti 1:18; 1Ti 6:12).
Gene Cunningham - October 26, 2003
Psalm 2 - A Portrait of David
Psa 2:1-12 present the messiah in royal terms - as king and ruler. Takes the righteous man and identifies Him: anointed by God (Psa 2:2); ordained by God (Psa 2:6); son of God (Psa 2:7); and the Lord Himself (Psa 2:11). Psa 2 speaks of David as a type of Christ. David was challenged by kings around him. "Let us break those bonds" (Psa 2:3) The kings vainly act against the Messiah's sovereignty. David established his throne on Zion as a type of Christ (Psa 2:6, 1Sa 13:14). God the Father made promises to His Son (Psa 2:7-9). David, throughout the Psalms ask the Lord to deliver him from his enemies (Psa 2:8-9). "Be wise and be instructed" (Psa 2:10) means look to the Lord in humility. David is anointed as king (1Sa 16:7-13); he was hated by men. David was persecuted by Saul for 10 years. David begins to deliver Israel. He delivers Israel from the Amalekites. David is enthroned (2Sa 2-5). David takes the stronghold of Zion and it becomes the city of David (2Sa 5:6-10); he is given the Davidic covenant (2Sa 7). David's son is called God's Son. David's kingdom is constantly assaulted by heathen nations (2Sa 7:8-9). Some heathen kings chose to "kiss the son", but most hated him (2Sa 8:9, 2Sa 10:2, 1Ch 14:1). (1) Experience of David is a prophetic type of Christ. (2) The nations that hated David represent the world that hates Christ. (3) David's victories are reflected in the Psalms (Heb 5:7). "Godly fear" is the means of victory -- faith.
Scripture References: Psalms 2:3, Psalms 2:1, Hebrews 5:7, Psalms 2:7, Psalms 2:10, Psalms 2:6, Psalms 2:8-9, Psalms 2:2, Psalms 2:7-9, Psalms 2:1-12, Psalms 2:6
From Series: "Psalms - 2001"
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