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#170 | In the Footsteps of David: "Sad Songs" of Betrayal
In this episode, we explore the striking parallels between the betrayal of David by his trusted advisor Ahithophel in 2 Samuel 15-17 and the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot in Matthew 26-27. But our primary focus is on the emotional responses of Jesus and how this connects with David’s emotional response to Ahithophel's betrayal as recorded in Psalm 55:1–15.
Psalm 55 offers a glimpse into David's heartbroken reaction to betrayal, and we consider how its language and themes may illuminate Jesus' own experience of sorrow and distress.
As a "sad song," Psalm 55 resonates with the depth of…
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