The Psalms ask God to defeat His enemies. Why don't we pray that way today? — R.C. Sproul

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The Psalms ask God to defeat His enemies. Why don't we pray that way today?

The Psalms ask God to defeat His enemies. Why don't we pray that way today?

Preacher: R.C. Sproul
Tradition: Presbyterian — PCA
Published: Sep 10, 2021
Length: 3:56

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The Psalms are filled with requests for God to defeat His enemies. Why doesn’t the church often pray that way today? From our 2021 National Conference, W. Robert Godfrey reminds us of the perspective Scripture provides when we’re troubled by the enemies of God and His people. Get answers to your biblical and theological questions online as they arise at https://ask.ligonier.org/

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Prayer
Love & Compassion
Bible Study

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