INTRODUCTION
While all of Scripture is beneficial and applicable in
some manner, there is no other book like the book of Psalms. The Psalter contains a rich tapestry of
history, full of descriptive poetry and every human emotion. And while most sermons from the Psalter tend
to focus on joy and thanksgiving, there is a wealth of psalms that use the
language of lamentation to speak to the sorrow and suffering of our
hearts. And within these laments, we
find the imprecatory psalms. These oft
overlooked and neglected psalms cry out for justice and divine vengeance, often
using harsh and brutal imagery, and Psalm 69 is no different. Jesus told his disciples that those that
follow him would share in his sufferings, so it is only natural that we should
take this psalm of suffering and ask if the prayers of imprecation still apply
to believers today.
