This is Spoken Gospel.

We’re dedicated to seeing
Jesus in all of scripture.

In each episode, we see what’s
happening in a Biblical text,

and how it sheds light
on Jesus and his gospel.

Let’s jump in.

This psalm contrasts the twisted and deceptive
words of humans with the pure and true words of God.

David feels like he’s living in Sodom and
Gomorrah where no good person could be found.

David is surrounded by liars, self-promoters,
and enemies with deceptive hearts.

These evil people lie to the poor
and needy to get what they want.

They’re so proud they even believe that they
can talk their way out of God’s judgment.

But David knows God will rise up, judge the liars,
and rescue the poor and needy.

While the words of men are mingled with ulterior
motives and duplicity, God’s words are flawless.

While human mouths will always find justifications for
failing to act, God’s promise to protect us is as good as done.

David’s final words are confident.

We don’t have to treat God’s words like
the loophole-filled words of men.

God’s pure and true words will destroy
the lies and deceptions of men.

When the New Testament
reflects on God’s word, it says,

“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through
the prophets at many times and in various ways.”

God’s pure voice and words came
to us through people like David.

But this verse goes on to say that “in these
last days he has spoken to us by his Son”.

Jesus is the Word of God in the flesh.

All the trustworthiness and purity of God’s spoken
word is perfectly demonstrated in Jesus.

During his life, Jesus frequently called out the hypocritical
tongues of the Pharisees while defending the rights of the poor.

Eventually, the evil words of Jesus’ enemies
would surround him, just like they surrounded David.

The Pharisees believed Jesus was
lying when he said he was God.

So, they told lies of their own.

Jesus was subjected to a sham trial filled
with planted evidence and false witnesses.

As judge, Pilate denied truth
was even relevant in his case.

Jesus died surrounded
by lies and evil speech.

But God used the deceit of the
Pharisees to prove who Jesus was.

Jesus died because of their words, but
the Word-made-flesh rose from the grave.

When Jesus says those who trust in him
are protected, there are no loopholes.

There is no fine print.
It is impossible for God to lie.

So, if we trust in the true words of Jesus, every lying
word spoken against us will never ultimately succeed.

God is true—and every man is a liar.

So, I pray that the Holy Spirit would open your eyes to
see the God whose words are perfect and always true.

And may you see Jesus as the Word of God made
flesh who rescues us from the lies of our enemies.