Barry and Kyle return this week (Scott is in a trial) with another episode of 3GT! The guys welcome special guest, Dr. Ryan Swale, to this episode to discuss his new book, Cries of a Conquering King: A Practical Theology of the Imprecatory Psalms.
Barry & Kyle enjoy opening banter, as the latter misapplies Scripture to justify abstaining from cardio. Dr. Ryan Swale is introduced, along with his new book, Cries of a Conquering King: A Practical Theology of the Imprecatory Psalms. Dr. Swale describes the meaning of “imprecatory psalms.” He covers some positive and pastoral uses of the imprecatory psalms. The gents discuss the general overview of his book and its particular focus. Barry asks Ryan to share which psalms are imprecatory psalms (properly speaking), and then invites him to talk about what drew him to this study and why it is so important. Ryan speaks about the theology of the imprecatory psalms and gives listeners several principles for reading these sometimes difficult passages of God’s Word. Remedying “anemic prayers” in the life of the church and the misuses and abuses of praying the imprecatory psalms follow suit. Barry asks Dr. Swale to share more about how the imprecatory psalms are of great benefit in the work of counseling. Finally, Barry asks, “How does a preacher curse in the pulpit?” Enter to win a free copy of Dr. Swale’s new book by emailing 3gt.xyz@gmail.com (include your name and address) in the next two weeks with an explanation of what imprecatory means!
Do you find parts of the Bible more challenging to read and apply than others? Do the imprecatory psalms sit somewhere near the top of that list? Tune in to this episode to learn how to approach these psalms and to rightly utilize them in the life of the church!
