Then Cain, who “was of that wicked one…slew his brother…Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.” (1John 3:12; Genesis 4:8) The history of “this present evil world” (Galatians 1:4) abounds with similar examples. PSALM 2 OVERVIEW. The psalm itself doesn’t explicitly tell us whether it’s speaking of David or one of his descendants. 1. David's son, Absalom, rebelled against his father. They did not need to clarify, to take one example, the context of Psalm 105 or 106 (the ups and downs of Israel’s history) in order to sing the “praise verses” from those psalms as part of the medley. 1. The second coming—The word of God contains a great number of prophecies concerning the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. From Psalm 1 to Psalm 16, there is a history which we need to see. JETS 52/2 (June 2009) 257–70 PSALM 72: AN HISTORICAL AND MESSIANIC CURRENT EXAMPLE OF ANTIOCHENE HERMENEUTICAL THEORIA walter kaiser* It is an amazing fact that, despite the absence of the term theoria (the Greek term usually rendered as “sight,” insight,” or “contemplation”) from the King James Version of the Bible. HEATHEN HISTORY – A brief overview – Psalm 2: Part Two, HEATHEN HISTORY – A brief overview – Psalm 2: Part Two. endobj Half of them written by David & Solomon All the other named ones are priests B. Theological. Historical Context Of Psalm 100 . I would like to thank the Pastor and all the leaders of Alpha for this opportunity to speak before you all today. Historical Context Of Psalm 121 . So Psalm 2 was given eschatological significance – Jesus and the saints will subdue the nations at his return. Psalm 2 is twice as long, consisting of four stanzas and 12 verses. In the most general sense, Psalm 22 is about a person who is crying out to God to save him from the taunts and torments of his enemies, and (in the last ten verses) thanking God for rescuing him. And when he arose from the dead he moved “paradise” to “the third heaven” (2Corinthians 12:2-4; Ephesians 4:8). Historical Context Of Psalm 13 . Two basic types of sacrificial worship We must distinguish the burnt offerings from the sacrifices; Burnt Offering: Totally burned—all goes up in smoke. Often, this outside information will give you a lot of insight as to the purpose of what has been written. All during the entire seven thousand year history of “the first heaven and the first earth” (Revelation 21:1), our good, merciful, kind, longsuffering, and gracious God has made faith in his word, without works (Ephesians 2:8-9), the only way any heathen could be delivered from eternal torment. Cain refused to bring to God the only acceptable sin offering: the offering which God commanded. [God the Father made his only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, “to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2Corinthians 5:21)] Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.” (2Peter 3:10-14) If you are still an heathen, your only hope trust the Son (Psalm 2:12): “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31). ( Log Out /  The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.” (Revelation 21:1-2, 5, 24-27), New heavens and a new earth—The LORD declared in the old testament: “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” (Isaiah 65:17) The new testament scripture declares: “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up…the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Watts, James W., «Psalm 2 in the Context of Biblical Theology», HBT 12 (1990), p. 73-91. 3 0 obj Psalm 2 in Its Old Testament Context Introduction to Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is a royal psalm, and the theme of kingship permeates the entire psalm. -�L'����?%��������3�����jO��,�X/ubK��"���~}o��;�9����=����a�L�J.^�ｄ ��{4�2�Ad���Z���ir8��������9��z|���u� ��V��@:]o.���vz�'���~YL��H�������b"Dž��T|���l�tNF�A���Ls���~�zZ��h�(~]��>@�l[��\~��l\�`$M��U�` Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression…” (Romans 5:12-14) Adam sinned by disobeying the commandment God gave to him (Genesis 2:17). THE HISTORY OF THE PSALMS A. In Act Three (2:7‑9), God’s Anointed One speak… And Psalm 51 would be an example of that. These spirits, who lived between the time of Adam and the time of Noah, were disobedient, but not after the similitude of Adam’s transgression (Romans 5:14). And when they enter through “the door” (John 10:9), through “the strait gate” (Matthew 7:13-14), Jesus Christ himself, they are “born of the Spirit” (John 3:8). In Act One (2:1‑3), David raises the question about the chaos in the world, and the kings and rulers come forth in a chorus to say their lines (2:3). 2. Psalm 8 Historical Context. In chapter four the apostle Peter goes on to say that the gospel was“preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.” (1Peter 4:1-6) It is important to notice that these men “are dead.” Therefore they are not “in the flesh.” Christ preached to them that they might “live according to God in the spirit.” (1Peter 4:6) When Jesus died he went to the “paradise” side of hell (Luke 23:43). Jewish interpretations of Psalm 22 identify the individual in the psalm with a royal figure, usually King David or Queen Esther. Psalm 110 in Historical Context. When the Lord Jesus testified, “Surely I come quickly,” John responded and said “Amen. endobj Verse 7 in the KJV says, Lift up your heads, O ye […] According to the Talmud, Psalm 2 is a continuation of Psalm 1. The Story Behind the Psalm. From this version, it sounds like the temple is absolutely razed. Let’s turn our attention to the end of this psalm to discover why Psalm 24 was written. PSALM 2. 2 0 obj As the foregoing psalm was moral, and showed us our duty, so this is evangelical, and shows us our Saviour. From Psalm 1 to Psalm 16, there is a history which we need to see. The scripture declares: “He [Jesus] came unto his own [the Jews], and his own [the Jews] received him not. HEATHEN HISTORY – A brief overview – Psalm 2: Part Two. Alexander Maclaren’s The Life of David as Reflected in His Psalms Part 3 of 5. This is beautifully verified in Acts 4:25 where David is specifically mentioned as the author of the second Psalm. Every born again believer has “everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life” (John 5:24)! Demonstrates total commitment to God Lev 1: burned offering, an animal, or Lev 2 grain if you are a grain farmer Partially sacrificed to God. Then in Psalm 2, God came in to declare that Christ was His Anointed. David was no doubt a very skillful musician, the Bible mentions that he played the lyre for King Saul (1 Samuel 16:23), and the prophet Amos mentions that David invented instruments of music for worship of the Lord (Amos 6:5). In Act Two (2:4‑6), God calmly sits upon His throne in heaven and speaks His line against the rulers (2:6). <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 9 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 594.96 842.04] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The most blessed period of heathen history—To be “in Christ” is the greatest and most wonderful blessing any heathen during any time in the history of the world could possibly receive! Psalm 2.2. Then in Psalm 2, … He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth…Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:1-11; 47:6-9; Jeremiah 3:17) “Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people…Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.” (Psalm 96:3-10) The LORD’S “name shall be great among the heathen.” (Malachi 1:11): “…So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth thy glory” (Psalm 102:13-17; Micah 7:16-17) The LORD “shall speak peace unto the heathen” (Zechariah 9:10-11). x���r۶��3�>J��&.�N�ۍ�Lr��3}H��X�e���L%����H�NL%3QD�.���U������N�? Psalm 2 in the History of Redemption. At this present time (2021 AD) we are still living in the age of the church, which began at the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and will end when the Lord himself descends from heaven to resurrect the “dead in Christ” (1Thessalonians 4:16), at which time the vile bodies (Philippians 3:21) of the resurrected dead in Christ, and those in Christ who are still living, will be changed and “fashioned like unto his glorious body.” (Philippians 3:21; 1Corinthians 15:51-53) With great expectation (Psalm 62:5; Proverbs 23:18; 24:14; Romans 8:19), I am “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13). 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Peter says: June 25, 2018 at 5:28 pm. Unique historical period—The scripture says: “For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure: "Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion." The apostle Paul said that it pleased God, “To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:” (Galatians 1:15-16; 2:9) The justification of the heathen was prophesied: “And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations [heathen] be blessed.” (Galatians 3:8; Acts 26:17-18; 28:28) When any heathen hears and believes with all his heart (Romans 10:9) “how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” (1Corinthians 15:3-4), he will be “born of the Spirit” (John 3:8). 2 In her book on the history of interpreta-tion of psalms 1 and 2 in Jewish and Christian tradition, Gil-lingham dedicates an entire chapter to Rabbinic and Medieval exegesis, in which she examines some details of the explanations of Rashi, Maimonides, Jacob ben Reuben, David Kimhi, and Abraham ibn Ezra on the first two psalms. Psalm 2 The Bible says in Psalms 2:1-3, “ Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? He who sits in the heavens shall laugh: God looks at the way man plots against Him and He laughs. Jesus’ special status as king and divine son are suddenly revealed, but only for a moment and … 1300 B.C.) While many psalms emphasize either God’s heavenly reign or the reign of the earthly king, Psalm 2 celebrates both realities – God’s heavenly kingship and the earthly kingship of the Lord’s This section contains 912 words (approx. Jehoshaphat encouraged his armies through an exhortation of psalms (2 Chronicles 20 .20-21). Context. In this research paper, we intend to offer the reader the possibility of becoming more familiar with the main types of biblical commentaries through an exegetic exercise centred round Psalm 2. Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20-21). 3 pages at 400 words per page) View a FREE sample. But when this present heaven and earth “pass away” (2Peter 3:10), and God makes “all things new” (Revelation 21:5). And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” (John 3:17-19, 36; 8:42-44) When any heathen rejects the counsel of God (Proverbs 1:24-25), he brings God’s eternal condemnation upon himself! Over sixteen hundred years after Adam, and immediately after the flood, the LORD commanded Noah: “Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.” (Genesis 9:6) Approximately 2500 years after the creation, “the law was given by Moses” (John 1:17). The choice of the supporting text is not at all random He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision. AUTHOR: David. A. Authorship: The King & The Priests. The history begins in Psalm 1 with a man appreciating the law, treasuring the keeping of the law, and highly appraising the keeper of the law. The history begins in Psalm 1 with a man appreciating the law, treasuring the keeping of the law, and highly appraising the keeper of the law. In part 1 of this post we explored the Psalms as poems, prayers and songs. Part 2: David. (Psalm 2:6), these New Testament references have led progressive dispensational scholars (along with amillennial scholars) to the conclusion that Messiah’s kingly rule began at His first coming. David was no doubt a very skillful musician, the Bible mentions that he played the lyre for King Saul (1 Samuel 16:23), and the prophet Amos mentions that David invented instruments of music for worship of the Lord (Amos 6:5). Title.We shall not greatly err in our summary of this sublime Psalm if we call it THE PSALM OF MESSIAH THE PRINCE; for it sets forth, as in a wondrous vision, the tumult of the people against the Lord's anointed, the determinate purpose of God to exalt his own Son, and the ultimate reign of that Son over all his enemies. The Psalm is structured as a dramatic presentation in four acts. Selah. The Psalms of David included Psalms 2-41 (except Psalms 33), Psalms 51-72, Psalms 108-110, and Psalms 138-145. Yhwh is my shepherd, I shall not be needy. It may have been based on Nathan's oracle in 2 Samuel 7:8-16. What is the background of Psalm 2? Psalm 2 does not identify its author with a superscription. Change ). Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Jeff Brannon ABSTRACT Psalm 2 is a kingship psalm that represents not only the ideals, hopes, and aspirations of Israel, but also the Lord’s purposes and plans for the Kingdom of God. The key to understanding Psalm 24 is to recognize why it was written – its background and context. We can defy God and perish, or we can surrender to Him and be blessed. %���� By faith in the word of God (Romans 10:17), Cain’s brother “Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain…” (Hebrews 11:4-6) When the LORD encouraged Cain to do right, Cain continued to rebel against God. The Psalms of David included Psalms 2-41 (except Psalms 33), Psalms 51-72, Psalms 108-110, and Psalms 138-145. His rule has been inaugurated, but the promise that the world will be subjugated and at peace under his rule is yet to be fulfilled (1 Cor 15:24-28). the Lord Jesus will baptize him “with the Holy Ghost” (Matthew 3:11): “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body [the church], whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.” (1Corinthians 12:13) By these things the believer is made a member of Jesus Christ’s “body, the church” (Colossians 1:18). The messianic promise of Psalm 2 was thus applied to Jesus, true Son of God and king of the new Israel of God. See 1 Chronicles 16.7-36 (which quotes Psalm 105.1-15), where David first assigned and organized the singing of psalms at the temple. C. Historical. Then there are going to be other Psalms that were very tied to the ''history of Israel'' in various ways. He will receive “the gift of God [which] is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23)! God anointed Him and installed Him to be the King. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The Psalms of David included Psalms 2-41 (except Psalms 33), Psalms 51-72, Psalms 108-110, and Psalms 138-145. First of all, I want to give honor to God in whose ways I am imperfectly trying to walk. ?^��Z��]�.g�m�%'��&���ei��˜$K�R��I THE HISTORY OF PSALMS 1—16. The first heathen—Being the first natural born man, and being conceived after Adam and Eve had sinned, like all of Adam’s offspring, sin and death passed upon Cain (Romans 5:12; Psalm 51:5). We noted that this threefold identity had more to do with their function than their context. Never before in history has so much biblical scholarship been available to Christians. This is not just against a king in the Middle East. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. stream Therefore, since “sin is the transgression of the law” (1John 3:4), and the heathen knew no law except the law against murder given after the flood to Noah (Genesis 9:6), all heathen—with the exception of murderers, died without having their sins imputed [charged] to them! Ex 15:1-15 - a song of triumph following the crossing of the Red Sea 2. The following scriptures prophesy of some of the conditions during the glorious reign of the Lord Jesus Christ on this present earth: God will be exalted—The inspired psalmist prophesied: “The LORD of hosts is with us…Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth. Example #2: Praying in the Fish’s Belly. We can be encouraged by the knowledge of … Cain “knew God,” but he “glorified him not as God” (Romans 1:19-23). The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God…Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.” (Psalm 9:5-20): “The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.” (Psalm 10:16). Good tidings for all heathen—At the time of the birth of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13) the angel of the Lord said unto the shepherds: “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people [all heathen].” (Luke 2:10; 19:10). Psalm 2 is the second psalm of the Book of Psalms, generally known in English by its first verse, in the King James Version, "Why do the heathen rage". This psalm was composed for the coronation of Israel's kings. 2 Responses to The Historical Context of Psalm 137. King Solomon used the psalms during the dedication of the temple (2 Chronicles 5.7-14). Higgaion. Psalm 2 – The Reign of the LORD’s Anointed. 2 I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” 3 For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from the deadly pestilence. A. Along with surrounding context and literary context, the historical context of any verse, book, or passage will also be a factor in the interpretation process. The best loved Psalm is also one which comes alive the most when a little contextual light is shone upon it. THE OLDEST OF THE PSALMS ORIGINATE FROM MOSES (ca. At first, Psalm 110 might not seem to offer any clues about when it was written. <> Out of its literary setting, the historiographical interests of these psalms are shown to go beyond an apology for David to express the significance of David’s experience as Yahweh’s anointed as detailed in the historical narratives. Print Word PDF. Chapter 2. Background to the Psalms. III. Instead he brought the work of his own hands (Genesis 4:3). And, I would like to thank my fiancé, my family, friends, classmates and all of you who thought it not robbery to listen to me talk about God’s Word just a little bit. By their faith in the new covenant [testament] the Lord Jesus makes both Jews and Gentiles one in himself: where “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 2:13-22) The church is exclusive because none of the redeemed heathen who died before the resurrection of Christ could have been members; and none of the heathen which shall be redeemed after “the first resurrection” (Revelation 20:5-6; John 5:29; 1Thessalonians 4:16-18) can be members of his church. history of this psalm. Some brief period after the church has been caught up to meet the Lord in the air (1Thessalonians 4:16-18; 1Corinthians 15:51-53), “the great and dreadful day of the LORD” (Malachi 4:5) will begin. In Latin, it is known as "Quare fremuerunt gentes". ( Log Out /  The last heathen—One the great number of heathen who will follow Satan in his final rebellion against God after the thousand year reign of Christ (Revelation 20:2-10). In days gone by (and in some lands today), merely to possess a copy of the Bible in your native tongue was considered a rare privilege. There is also mention in the book of Samuel about David … Historical Context Of Psalm 116 . Psalm ninety two is a liturgical anthem celebrating the destruction of evil and the triumph and happiness of God's committed toddlers. It appears that the Lord preached to the spirits of these heathen between the time of his death on the cross and his glorious resurrection (Matthew 12:40), during the three days and three nights that he was in the heart of the earth. Psalm 1 consists of two stanzas and six verses. This Study Guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Psalm 8. I don’t see how this would be a righteous thing to do even IF the Jews were in a foreign land. We have a more rapid-fire example of selecting an assortment of verses and mashing them together in Jonah 2. "The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it" (Psalm 68:11). Historical Context Of Psalm 126 . The Psalm grow to be stimulated by way of the poet's communion with the author on the Sabbath day and his commentary of God's skill in nature. 4 0 obj Really a communal meal. Although dates range from the time of David to that of the Maccabees, the language, style, and theology The psalm itself does not identify its author, but Acts 4:25-26 clearly attributes it to David. No heathen will be found in God’s eternal kingdom. Now we have more than a dozen translations and paraphrases at our fingertips. Although it was clear that using the psalms as poems, prayers and songs requires some answers to the question of the context/s in which they were originally used. What is the Context of a Psalm? Both kings and rulers (the so-called important people, high political leaders, possible even the generals) take a determined and united stand together in rebellion against Yahweh and Yahweh's Messiah (3068 יהוה Yahweh) and Yahweh’s Messiah,(4899 מָשִׁיחַ mashiyach). 2. God is still calling all heathen “by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2Thessalonians 2:14; Matthew 11:28) During the age of the church individual Jews and Gentiles “must be born again” (John 3:7). The rage of nations and the laugh of God. Historic Dispensationalism, on the other hand, has always maintained that the Davidic rule of Messiah awaits His second coming. However, there are plenty of historical reasons for … Nevertheless “the LORD will smite the heathen that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.” (Zechariah 14:18), Second death unto the heathen—“Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever…The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. While there usually have been scholarly works available to advanced students of Scriptures, now the shelves of Christian bookstores are unable to keep up with the flood of books that are coming on the market, targe… Exegesis of Psalm 2 Wendy A. Johnsen April 2014 My thesis is that Psalm 2 was written in the context and manner of the Ancient Near Eastern culture, for use at the enthronement of a Davidic King, to reinforce the message of the supreme power of Yahweh, Israel’s god, and therefore of his designated king, over the nations. The first heathen—Being the first natural born man, and being conceived after Adam and Eve had sinned, like all of Adam’s offspring, sin and death passed upon Cain (Romans 5:12; Psalm 51:5). The language of the psalm is too great to have its… God isn't afraid or confused or depressed about the opposition … But as many [Jews and Gentiles] as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” (John 1:11-13) For example, when a woman of Canaan asked the Lord for mercy because her daughter was vexed with a devil, he answered her, saying, “I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” (Matthew 15:24) When the woman received his words of truth and acknowledged that she was indeed a “dog,” the Lord declared her faith to be great and made her daughter whole from that very hour (Matthew 15:25-28). History and context. <>/Metadata 358 0 R/ViewerPreferences 359 0 R>> Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Deut 32, 33 - a song of exhortation to keep the Law after entering Canaan 3. In Matthew 17:1-9, the gospel reading for this Sunday of the Transfiguration of our Lord, the disciples catch a glimpse of the glory and power of the Jesus. %PDF-1.5 There is no general agreement on the historical context of this psalm. The writer of the psalm is not named, but Acts 4:25-26 ascribes it to David. ( Log Out /  a. 4 He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark. Like many psalms, the theme of Psalm 2 is emphasized in the final verse. Shepherds did not drive their flocks, or leave them out on the hills to fend for themselves. A Psalm of David. In other words, it’s a psalm about the king of Israel – the ruler who either was David himself or one who descended from David. It might be an individual psalm expressing something that happened in David's life, and David wrote this psalm, we're told, coming out of that experience in his life. Historical Considerations from 2 Chronicles for Psalms 74–75. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband…And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. endobj David was no doubt a very skillful musician, the Bible mentions that he played the lyre for King Saul (1 Samuel 16:23), and the prophet Amos mentions that David invented instruments of music for worship of the Lord (Amos 6:5). The strongest evidence that Psalm 74 speaks of the later, greater destruction of the temple comes from verse 3: “Direct your steps to the perpetual ruins; the enemy has destroyed everything in the sanctuary” (ESV). Wait, so what’s the context of saying “Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.” again? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Psalm 2 provides critical background for understanding both what it means and what it meant to recognize Jesus as messiah (i.e., the Christ) and Lord. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Historical Context Of Psalm 16 We will include only a few of the outstanding ones. The thousand year reign of Christ—After his great victory over the heathen at his second coming, the kingdoms of this world will “become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15; Revelation 19:15) The Lord shall reign for a thousand years on this present earth, and he will reign for ever over his new creation: New Jerusalem, and the new heavens and earth. 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