The imprecatory (cursing) psalms point to the triumph of God’s justice through judgment or salvation.
The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward...
As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.
In order to be strong in the Lord’s strength, Christians need to put on the whole armor of God.