1. Imprecatory Prayers

2. Can we pray these prayers? Psalm 55:1, 15 Psalm 58:6 Break their teeth in their mouth, O God!... Psalm 69:1, 13, 22-24

3. Examples Psalm 10:1-15 Psalm 35:1-8 2 Timothy 4:14-15 Revelation 6:9-11

4. The appropriateness of these prayers Not avoided by Jesus and the apostles John 15:25 – Jesus quotes Psalm 69:4 John 2:17 – Psalm 69:9 quoted regarding Jesus. Romans 11:9-10 – Paul quotes Psalm 69:22-23 regarding Israel in Jesus’ day.

5. The appropriateness of these prayers God answered these prayers. David received rest from his enemies. 2 Samuel 22:1-4 Rome was destroyed. Revelation 6:9-11; 22:7, 12, 20

6. Prayers for justice and vindication, not personal vengeance Rooted in the proper view of sin and a desire for God’s cause to prevail. Psalm 5:8-10; 139:17, 19-24; 119:104; 94:1-3 Romans 12:9

7. Is there a conflict with Matthew 5:43-45? First prayer should be for repentance – Ezekiel 33:11, 19; 2 Peter 3:9 Some are incorrigible – Philippians 3:18-19a God is loving and just. Wickedness will be punished – Romans 11:22, 12:19

8. Imprecatory Prayers Luke 18:1, James 5:16 We should hate sin and pray for God’s cause to prosper and His people to be vindicated.

9. Be Saved Today! Believe – John 3:16 Confess – Romans 10:10 Repent – Acts 17:30 Be Baptized – 1 Peter 3:21 Be Faithful – Hebrews 3:12