This sermon delves into the interpretive challenges surrounding imprecatory psalms, examining the difficult reconciliation of these calls for divine vengeance with the New Testament’s messages of love and forgiveness. It critically addresses the...
In the lesson on “The Issues of Imprecation,” the discussion revolves around the definition, examples, and theological implications of imprecatory psalms and prayers, which are appeals to God for the judgment and curse upon enemies. These elements are...
An introduction to the book of Psalms. We examine the themes, theology, structure, and method of interpreting the Psalms. This will establish the historical and theological framework for understanding the imprecatory elements in the Psalter. Suggested Resources The...
How the Old Testament is used in the New Testament gives us insight into how those in the first century observed, interpreted, and applied God’s Word. They did this by employing a consistent, literal method of interpretation and not by allegorizing the Scripture. No...
Hebrews 10 quotes a psalm of David. We look at that Psalm, the abuse of the sacrificial system, and the Old Testament expectation that the sacrifices would eventually come to an end. An exposition of Hebrews 10 and Psalm 40.