
Common Ground Rondebosch From the Tree to the Throne - Stephen van Rhyn
Dec 21, 2025
A sermon unpacks Psalm 2’s portrait of kingship, rebellion, and divine sovereignty. It traces the psalm’s link to Christ as God’s appointed king and the promise of global rule. The talk contrasts human defiance with God’s triumphant posture and invites listeners to see where they stand — raging, rejoicing, or finding refuge.
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Freedom From Versus Freedom For
- The psalm reveals a distorted 'freedom from' God rather than a freeing 'freedom for' loving service and sacrifice.
Heaven Laughs Then Affirms The King
- God sits enthroned, laughs at human arrogance, then speaks with sovereign wrath to affirm His appointed king on Zion.
Superman Suit Example
- Stephen uses a story of a child dressing as Superman to show how absurd it is for adults to think they can overthrow God.


















