Reader’s Guide: “The Word for Today” Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Read Psalm 69:19-29 The gospel writers, including John, will use Psalm 69:21in their telling of the story of the crucifixion of Jesus – “they gave me vinegar to drink.” And once again the psalm is helpful for understanding the experience of Jesus and in interpreting the meaning of his death. There is a new power poured into these ancient psalms as they are read through the lens of the experience of Jesus.