The Royal Messiah #4: The Inheritance of All Nations
In the fourth installment of this series on Psalm 2, we will briefly look at David Kimhi’s third and final argument which he believes shows that this psalm is not Messianic. The simple fact that he draws attention to this passage in his commentary and argues against its reference to “Christ” (which is the New Testament word for “messiah” or “the annointed one”) should be a demonstration to us as Christians of this psalms tremendous importance.
What about the Jews and Muslims? This argument concerns the promise of the nations God gave to His Son (Psalm 2:8). David Kimhi argues, “And if they say to you that it is about the (spread of the) faith (religion) he speaks which should be accepted, behold the great number of nations, Jews and Mohammedans, who have not accepted his faith” (19). Some of what Kimhi says is true. There are nations who throughout the Christian age as a whole have rejected Jesus as the Christ the Son of God. But does this mean that God’s promise to His beloved Son is meaningless and will not come to pass?
The closing section of this psalm gives answer (Psalm 2:10-12). Whether nations or individuals submit to Him or not, he is still their King. The psalmist says if they reject Him, they will receive His wrath. On the other hand, all who put their trust in Him will be blessed. God desires that all submit before Him (Philippians 2:9-11). In fact, one day, all shall bow before Him (Romans 14:11). Truly, the Son has received His Inheritance of the Father!
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on July 19th, 2008
