#oldtestament #psalms #resource #Biblestudy #bible #Biblestudy #public #psalm02 [[πŸ“š Explore the Bible Books]] [[Psalm Overview]] # Psalm 02 πŸ“– > [!info] Table of Contents > [[#πŸ“œ Scripture Text (NET)]] [[#πŸ“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary]] [[#🧠 Chapter Summary]] [[#πŸ”Ž Key Observations / πŸ›Ÿ Life Application]] [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]] > [[#πŸ€” Interesting Facts]] [[#πŸ”— Related Passages]] [[#πŸ™ Devotional Reflection]] ## πŸ“œ Scripture Text (NLT) (The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005) > [!bible]+ [Psalm 2:1-12 - NLT](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+2:1-12&version=nlt) > <sup>**1**</sup> Why are the nations so angry?<br>Why do they waste their time with futile plans?<br> > <sup>**2**</sup> The kings of the earth prepare for battle;<br>the rulers plot together<br>against the LORD<br>and against his anointed one.<br> > <sup>**3**</sup> β€œLet us break their chains,” they cry,<br>β€œand free ourselves from slavery to God.”<br> > <sup>**4**</sup> But the one who rules in heaven laughs.<br>The Lord scoffs at them.<br> > <sup>**5**</sup> Then in anger he rebukes them,<br>terrifying them with his fierce fury.<br> > <sup>**6**</sup> For the Lord declares, β€œI have placed my chosen king on the throne<br>in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.”<br> > <sup>**7**</sup> The king proclaims the LORD’s decree:<br>β€œThe LORD said to me, β€˜You are my son.<br>Today I have become your Father.<br> > <sup>**8**</sup> Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance,<br>the whole earth as your possession.<br> > <sup>**9**</sup> You will break them with an iron rod<br>and smash them like clay pots.’”<br> > <sup>**10**</sup> Now then, you kings, act wisely!<br>Be warned, you rulers of the earth!<br> > <sup>**11**</sup> Serve the LORD with reverent fear,<br>and rejoice with trembling.<br> > <sup>**12**</sup> Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry,<br>and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities β€”<br>for his anger flares up in an instant.<br>But what joy for all who take refuge in him!<br> ## ==πŸ“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary== - coming soon. %% PRIVATE NOTES (only I see this) Write something for each verse Each verse is important. %% ## πŸ€” Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights - coming soon. %% PRIVATE NOTES (only I see this) Write down things that are not straight from commentary but interesting facts that ground the text in history. %% ## 🧠 Chapter Summary - coming soon. %% PRIVATE NOTES (only I see this) Write a short paragraph (3–5 sentences) summarizing what happens in this chapter. - What is the main event or teaching? - How does this chapter fit the book’s overall story? - What stands out immediately? Anything Apologetic to point out? %% ## πŸ”Ž Key Observations / πŸ›Ÿ Life Application - coming soon. %% PRIVATE NOTES (only I see this) - πŸ“Œ Observation 1 - πŸ“Œ Observation 2 - πŸ“Œ Observation 3 - (Add more as needed.) #### Today, I can apply this chapter by: - βœ… Application 1 - βœ… Application 2 Make these very practical: - "Trust God's timing in an uncertain situation." - "Speak truth even when it’s unpopular." Think: - What do we learn about God here? - What do we learn about people? - Are there promises, commands, or warnings? %% ##### Today, I can apply this chapter by: - βœ… Coming Soon. - βœ… Coming Soon. ## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember - coming soon. %% PRIVATE NOTES (only I see this) - πŸ“– [Verse Reference] – "Quote of important verse." - πŸ“– [Verse Reference] – "Quote of another important verse." (You can link to deeper notes if you want later.) %% ## πŸ”— Related Passages - πŸ”— coming soon. - πŸ”— coming soon. %% Examples: - John 1:1 and Genesis 1 - Romans 5 and Genesis 3 %% ## πŸ™ Devotional Reflection - coming soon. %% PRIVATE NOTES (only I see this) Write 3–6 sentences reflecting on: - How this chapter encourages your faith, - Convicts your heart, - Reveals God's character. Optional format: "In light of this chapter, I am challenged to..." or "I am comforted by..." %% ##### πŸ“‚ Internal Links/Personal Notes