Psalm 2: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Psalm 2 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The nations rage and plot a vain thing against Yahweh and his Anointed (vv. 1-2). They seek to break the bonds and cast off the cords imposed by God (v.

Key verse

“Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.”
Psalms 2:12 (WEB)

Outline

Psalm 2:1–3 Nations Rebel Against God
Psalm 2:4–6 God's Response to Rebellion
Psalm 2:7–9 The King's Divine Decree
Psalm 2:10–12 Call to Wisdom and Worship

Discussion questions

In v2, who are the rulers taking counsel together against?
What do the nations say in v3 they want to do with God's 'bonds'?
In v7, why does God refer to the king as 'my son' and what does that imply?
In v12, what does it mean to give 'sincere homage to the Son'?
When has a time of conflict made you question your trust in 'Yahweh' (v11)?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Psalm 2: Psalm 33, Hebrews 1, Hebrews 5.

Before next time: read Psalm 3.