What does Psalm 2 teach us about the authority of Christ?

Psalm 2 vividly illustrates the authority of Christ as the chosen King who reigns over all nations. It opens with a depiction of the nations conspiring against the Lord and His Anointed, only for God to respond from His heavenly throne, declaring His sovereign plan (Psalm 2:1-4). The declaration, 'Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee' (Psalm 2:7), emphasizes Christ's unique relationship with the Father and His role in salvific history. This psalm not only affirms His current authority but also prophesies His ultimate triumph over all rebellion, as confirmed by the Scripture that promises, 'Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron' (Psalm 2:9). This establishes that Jesus does not merely reign in the future but exercises authority throughout history, calling for wisdom and reverence from earthly rulers (Psalm 2:10-12).