SNS 87: An Unexpected Twist, Psalm 59

Can I say that the Bible is full of beautiful twists and turns? For example, here in Psalm 59, we start with the Psalmist asking God to save him from fierce and strong enemies.

Then, he builds his case against them to the point where he compares them to wild dogs prowling about the city at night. He next praises God because God will give him triumph over his enemies; he calls it a joyful triumph. So far, so good. Nothing unexpected yet, right? But what he says next is beautiful. He says…. Ahhh, let’s first hear the psalm. Then we’ll chat about it. 

But, for now, my name is Charles, Charles Yerkes, and this is Psalm Tuesday here on the Simple Not Shallow Podcast. This podcast is for those who want a deeper faith and not an aggressively mediocre one. Psalm Tuesday is a series in which we will listen to a psalm being read in a manner that honors its original use as part of a worship service. This episode is #87. The psalm for this episode is Psalm 59. 

So, grab yourself some coffee, and let’s get started.

Scripture Passages referenced:

Psalm 59
Luke 6:27-36; Matthew 5:43-48 ~ Jesus tells us to love our enemies and to pray for those who mistreat us.
Romans 12:14 ~ Paul tells us to bless those who persecute us.
1Peter 3:9 ~ Peter tells us not to repay evil with evil but with a blessing.

Today’s Psalm is read from our Book:
Psalms 1-72, A Simple Not Shallow Presentation

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