Songs of a Suffering King by J.V. Fesko. Reviewed by Rev. Martyn McGeown
This review of J.V. Fesko's "Songs of a Suffering King" examines a accessible commentary on the first eight psalms that demonstrates their Christocentric meaning by connecting David's suffering to Christ and applying these psalms to the church today. The review highlights Fesko's approach of considering the historical context, Christological connections, and ecclesiological application, as well as his valuable insight on the importance of lament psalms in corporate worship for suffering believers.
Songs of a Suffering King, J. V. Fesko. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2014. Paperback, 123 pp. [Reviewed by Rev. Martyn McGeown.] For one who loves to preach, read, and sing the Psalms, this is a delightful little book. However, this book is not only -- or even mainly -- for scholars and preachers. In fact, it is written for the ordinary believer who loves to read and sing the Psalms. The greatest value of this book is the clear teaching that the Psalms -- all of them -- are...
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