What if the injustice crushing your soul right now is actually an invitation to encounter the face of God? David cried “Shema!”—the sacred Hebrew word meaning “Listen!”—turning Israel’s most famous prayer back to God in desperate plea for justice. Pastors John and Greg reveal how David’s three petitions in Psalm 17 lead to one stunning conclusion: our only hope isn’t earthly vindication but beholding God’s face in righteousness. Whether facing betrayal, abuse, or systemic oppression, this psalm coaches us to let it go to God, allow injustice to sanctify us, and look for the face of Jesus—the Just Judge who suffered ultimate injustice to rescue us. Don’t miss this transformative message that turns your pain into a pathway to see God!
Injustice (Psalm 17)
Injustice (Psalm 17)
Scripture: Psalm 17, Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Revelation 22:4-5, Matthew 5:8
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Speaker: Greg Lavine, John Beeson
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Series: Psalms: The Songbook of the Soul
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Series: Psalms: The Songbook of the Soul
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