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Epiphany Season · Transfiguration Sunday · Year A

Psalm 2 or Psalm 99

The LORD's Anointed King

February 15, 2026

Christ in Majesty with Symbols of the Four Evangelists (from Santa Maria de Mur), Master of Santa Maria de Mur
Christ in Majesty with Symbols of the Four Evangelists (from Santa Maria de Mur), Master of Santa Maria de Mur, 12th centuryMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston
Christ inside the almond of light with one hand raised and the book open on his knee, the four creatures of the evangelists at the corners of it, and the apostles ranged in a row beneath.You are my son; today I have begotten you. The Lord is king; let the peoples tremble.Master of Santa Maria de MurA Catalan painter of the Pyrenean valleys, whose apse was lifted whole off the wall and taken to Boston.Museum of Fine Arts, BostonOne of the oldest American museums, founded in 1870, with a collection that runs from Egyptian to contemporary and a famous Japanese holding.Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelMatt. 17:1-9Mt 17:1-9
Epistle2 Pet. 1:16-212 Pt 1:16-21
Old TestamentExod. 24:12-18Ex 24:12-18
PsalterPs. 2Ps 2 orPs. 99Ps 99

Overview & Insights

"You are my Son; today I have begotten you." (Psalm 2:7)

This royal psalm depicts the nations raging against the Lord and his anointed king, and God's answer of laughter and installed kingship from Zion. It closes with a warning to the rulers of the earth to serve the Lord and take refuge in him.

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Commentary

Commentary on Psalm 2Commentary on Ps 2 Working Preacher

The RCL preaching commentary written for this Transfiguration Sunday pairing.

Psalm 2 CommentaryPs 2 Commentary CEP

A preaching-focused reading of the psalm's claim about God's anointed king.

Psalm 2 CommentariesPs 2 Commentaries BibleHub

Collects classic commentaries on this royal, messianic psalm.

Psalm 2 CommentaryPs 2 Commentary Enduring Word

A pastoral, verse-by-verse walk through the psalm's picture of the Son and King.

Psalm 2 CommentaryPs 2 Commentary Precept Austin

An evangelical verse-by-verse study connecting the psalm to Messiah.

The Church Fathers

Psalm 2Ps 2 Catena

Verse-by-verse comment from the Fathers on Psalm 2.

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