Episode 20 - Psalm 51

EPISODE SUMMARY

This episode discusses Psalm 51, and why it's a fitting end to David's story.

EPISODE NOTES

In the last two episodes of The Bible You Thought You Knew, I recounted the story of David and Bath-Sheba's affair, the subsequent murder of Uriah, and how this one event changed the course of David's life and resulted in pretty dire consequences.

I ended the story with remarks about the difference between comedy and tragedy.

And today, we’re going to be discussing comedy. And what better example of comedy than PSalm 51? After all, it has all the traits of one: hope and possibility. 

Why am I discussing Psalm 51 this week? Simply because it is the most fitting conclusion to David and Bath-Sheba's tale. 

What is Psalm 51 about? And why is it an essential part of David's story? 

I answer these two questions in today’s episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew, so tune in now!

Key points discussed

• Why Psalm 51 (02:06)

• Psalms 22 & 23 (05:15)

• God's grace (09:24)

• David's sin - a sin against God (12:59)

• Returning to God (18:23)

• The final two verses (22:34)

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