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? Leave a Review or Follow If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify . You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube . Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend. Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog. Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches. The Bible Sojourner Merchandise
