The words of Jesus can be confusing especially when Jesus is quoting the Old Testament.   Join DJ Freemyer for 700 Seconds in a Psalm as we prepare for Easter together by looking at Psalms that Jesus quotes during holy week.  This series is designed for listeners who want inspiration for preaching or devotions especially during Lent. 

During our times of need, it can be surprising when the people we expect to help harm us instead.  Jesus warns the disciples that the time will come when they will be shown no compassion, but followers of Jesus have a choice in those moments. The followers can choose to respond with hate or like the psalmist does.  When we listen to Psalm 69, we can hear what Jesus embraced throughout his life according John's gospel and even during his death.  

 Let's jump in to the text this week to learn more about why Jesus quoted this Psalm in John 15.  As one of most frequently quoted Psalms in the gospel of John, Psalm 69 sets the tone and structure of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.  Clearly, this Psalm is highly significant if Jesus not only quotes it but seeks to live by it.

 
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Resources for Going Deeper:
"Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church" by Diane Langberg.

Guest Pastors:
Pastor Daniel Walker, Founder of Camino Road

Intro and Outro Music:
Jaybin Beutler