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Psalm 20 sounds like a comforting prayer until you ask one unsettling question: who is the “you”? From Sandown Park near London, we follow that thread and find ourselves face to face with the Messiah, because the psalm names God’s “anointed” one and invites the people of God to pray for his victory. We talk about why older Christian voices saw Psalms 20–31 as a single, rich section that points to Jesus, and how reading the Psalms this way changes what we think prayer is actually doing.

Paul Blackham helps us map the sweep of the messianic psalms, from longing and anticipation to the cross, and beyond that to resurrection and ascension themes woven into the songs of Israel. We also pause over “Selah”, not as a quirky Bible word, but as a built-in moment to stop, think, and let the meaning sink in before moving forward with fresh perspective.

Stephen Lungu then brings the message into sharp focus with a remarkable Christian testimony: arriving at a gospel tent with explosives, convinced the Bible was a tool of oppression, and leaving with a heart flooded by peace and joy. We explore why the weakness of Jesus on the cross confuses many, including Muslim friends Stephen speaks with, and why the Psalms train us to see that apparent weakness as saving power. If you want a deeper, more Christ-centred way to read the Bible, this conversation will give you both a roadmap and a reason to keep going.

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