The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
Gene Cunningham - October 26, 2003
Psalm 2 - A Prophecy of Christ
Psa 84:7 those on the highway toward God He watches. The Psalms outline: Book #1 Chapters 1-41: coming death and victory of the Righteous Man on behalf of sinners. Book #2 Chapters 42-72: speaks of Providence of God in history and His sustaining and discipline of Israel. Book #3 Chapters 73-89: Remnant waiting for Messiahs return during tribulation. Book #4 Chapters 90-106: Messiah reigning in Zion during the Millennium. Book #5 Chapters 107-150: Ultimate triumph of God's righteous government during the new heavens and earth -- the Kingdom of God a universal reality. Psa 2:1-12 has four speakers and segments. (1) Psa 2:1-3 presents the voice of the world. Direct fulfillment of Jesus Christ's rejection (Joh 1:10-11, Joh 19:15, Act 4:24). (2) Second voice is Almighty God (Psa 4-6). He is Sovereignty seated in heaven, laughing at man, speaking to them in wrath (Rom 1:18) because of their rejection. Yet His King will prevail (Psa 2:6, Psa 48:2). (3) Third voice is of the Messiah himself (Psa 2:7-9). This proclamation was made on resurrection morning (Act 13:28-33, Rom 1:3-4). The Son has a right to ascend to the Throne (Psa 110:1-7). Messiah reflects on the promises of the Father (Psa 2:8). He has absolute authority; when Christ choses to execute judgment, the nations will be destroyed (Psa 2:9, Rev 19:15). (4) The fourth voice is the Holy Spirit (Psa 2:10-12). The voice of the Spirit is an invitation, holding out mercy. The Spirit extends a call to submission and service (Psa 2:10-11) -- joyful, humble and respectful. The voice of the Spirit is a call to faith (Psa 2:12, Psa 85:10).
Scripture References: Psalms 2:6, Psalms 2:8, Psalms 2:1-12, Psalms 85:10, Romans 1:18, Psalms 110:1-7, Psalms 84:7, Psalms 2:12, Psalms 4:24-6, Romans 1:3-4, Psalms 2:10-11, Acts 4:24, Acts 13:28-33, Psalms 2:10-12, John 19:15, Psalms 2:7-9, Revelation 19:15, John 1:10-11, Psalms 48:2, Psalms 2:9, Psalms 2:1-3
From Series: "Psalms - 2001"
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