Through the Psalms 2024 094: A Walk in the Dark (Through the Psalms) Psalm 88
Nov 8, 2025
Dive into the depths of Psalm 88 as the host explores its themes of darkness and unanswered prayers. This psalm stands out with its portrayal of isolation and the writer's struggle with feeling forsaken by God. The discussion unveils the complexity of persistent prayer amidst despair and the challenge of God’s faithfulness during suffering. Interesting parallels are drawn to Christ’s own anguish, emphasizing that even in lifetimes of affliction, there can be profound meaning. Listeners are encouraged to seek hope in God's character despite current trials.
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Worship That Never Turns Upward
- Psalm 88 presents worship in a minor key, a sustained cry of sorrow without resolution.
- Don Green highlights its uniqueness as the darkest psalm that refuses the usual turn from despair to praise.
Clinging To Yahweh Amid Silence
- The psalmist clings to the name Yahweh despite experiencing no deliverance or internal relief.
- Don Green stresses the tension between God's covenant-name and the psalmist's unrelieved suffering.
Affliction Framed As Divine Hand
- The psalmist attributes his isolation and affliction directly to God's hand, magnifying his alienation.
- Don Green compares the affliction to relentless waves and emphasizes the depth of the psalmist's abandonment.
