Psalm 2

This psalm was used by God's people of old--the Hebrew nation--at the installation of their kings. It also pointed forward to the ultimate King, the Lord Jesus. One verse that I've been asked (and wondered myself) about is 2:7. Specifically, "Today I have begotten you..."

What is the begotten?
When is the today?

Much ink spilled here... and i've read good bit of it in preparation to preach. I'm convinced by the following interpretation:

"The begetting is of the incarnate Son--not the eternal begetting... and it marks the completion and the acceptance of Jesus' redeeming mission to our world." --Philip E. Hughes

The Apostle Paul quotes this verse when preaching the resurrection of Jesus in Acts 13, giving us reason to believe that the DAY spoken of here is the day of his glorious victory and vindication... Easter!