Bad Boys of the Bible
Doeg, The Priest Slayer
Dr. John Hull
August 8, 2021

BAD BOYS OF THE BIBLE // DOEG, THE PRIEST SLAYER

1 Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God? 2 You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor. 3 You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth. 4 You love every harmful word, you deceitful tongue! 5 Surely God will bring you down to everlasting ruin: He will snatch you up and pluck you from your tent; he will uproot you from the land of the living. 6 The righteous will see and fear; they will laugh at you, saying, 7 “Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold but trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!” 8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. 9 For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good.
PSALM 52

  • The Bible is filled with

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    characters!

  • In this series, we’ll look at:
    Why would God allow such atrocities?
    How do you deal with an evil person?
    What revenge should be taken on evil acts?
    What impact does the grace of God play?

  • Psalm 52 reflects David’s thoughts on an evil man named Doeg.

  • The background of Psalm 52 is found in 1 Samuel 21.

  • Saul/Jonathan/David/The town of Nob/Ahimelech/Doeg

    1. David describes evil Doeg (vv.1-4)
    2. David describes evil Doeg’s
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      (v.5)
    3. David describes the
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      of the Righteous (VV.6-9)

  • Application:

    • David doesn’t seek

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      . He
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      on the Lord.

    • “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
      Matthew 5:38-39

    • Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
      Romans 12:19-21