Welcome to Day 2402 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 2:1-6 Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2402 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2402 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we’re delving into Psalm 2:1-6 from the New Living Translation. This psalm is a powerful proclamation of God’s sovereignty and the futility of resisting His anointed one. It opens with a vivid depiction of the rebellious nations and their futile plots against the Lord and His chosen King. So, let’s embark on this trek together and uncover the rich wisdom found in these verses. Psalm 2:1-6 (NLT): 1 Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. 3 “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” 4 But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them. 5 Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury. 6 For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.” The Rebellion of the Nations: Psalm 2 opens with a probing question: “Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans?” (verse 1). The psalmist is perplexed by the rebellion and hostility of the nations against God. This anger and plotting are not just against any authority but against the highest authority – the Lord and His anointed one. It’s a reminder of the pervasive human inclination to resist divine authority and pursue autonomy. Verse 2 continues, “The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.” Here, we see a collective rebellion. The kings and rulers, representing the political and military might of the world, unite in their defiance. They scheme and strategize, convinced that they can overthrow God’s established order. Their rallying cry is found in verse 3: “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” This declaration reveals their desire for independence and self-rule. They view God’s authority as oppressive chains and seek to liberate themselves from what they perceive as divine bondage. This rebellious spirit is not just an ancient phenomenon but continues to manifest in various forms throughout history and even in our present day. The Divine Response: The psalmist then shifts our focus from the earth’s rebellion to the heavenly response in verses 4-6. “But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.” (verse 4). This is a striking image. While the nations rage and plot, God responds with laughter and derision. This divine laughter is not born of amusement but of the absurdity and futility...
