In this episode, we examine the imprecatory psalms (aka mean psalms!) and discuss what their purpose is and whether we can apply them today. Many Christians have said that imprecatory psalms have no usefulness today. There certainly seems to be a difference between what Jesus said about loving your enemies and the psalms that call curses on the heads of your enemies. Let's talk about it. Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:06 Famous Quotes Saying No Christian Use of These Psalms
14:56 The Importance of Understanding the Biblical Covenants
20:30 The Importance of the Davidic Covenant
26:22 Thinking Through Some Examples (Psalm 137)
32:54 Psalms 69 and 109 as Psalms of David
35:24 Principles to Keep in Mind
45:02 Are Imprecatory Psalms for Today?
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