Ep. 155: Biblical Lament: Singing in the Blues Heavenward

<p class="p1">SHOW NOTES:</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 155, “Biblical Lament: Singing the Blues Heavenward,” Kim discusses the song of lament written by David regarding the deaths of King Saul and his soul friend Jonathan. The book of Psalms contains many individual and communal laments, ones that can lend words to our own bluesy feelings. The laments are also helpful for putting words to our previously unspoken prayers. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The primary scripture texts for this episode are <a href='https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+1%3A17-27&version=NLT'>2 Samuel 1:17-27</a> with 17-18 as the focal verses.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">17 Then David composed a funeral song for Saul and Jonathan, 18 and he commanded that it be taught to the people of Judah. It is known as the Song of the Bow, and it is recorded in The Book of Jashar.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">ADDITIONAL VERSES:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">1 After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David. 2 From that day on Saul kept David with him and wouldn’t let him return home. 3 And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself. 4 Jonathan sealed the pact by taking off his robe and giving it to David, together with his tunic, sword, bow, and belt. (1 Samuel 18:1-4)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">8 O my people, trust in him at all times.</p> <p class="p1">    Pour out your heart to him,</p> <p class="p1">    for God is our refuge.  (Psalm 62:8)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">23 Wake up, O Lord! Why do you sleep?</p> <p class="p1">    Get up! Do not reject us forever.</p> <p class="p1">24 Why do you look the other way?</p> <p class="p1">    Why do you ignore our suffering and oppression?</p> <p class="p1">25 We collapse in the dust,</p> <p class="p1">    lying face down in the dirt.<