Passion City Church DC Podcast Further In | Psalm 118
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Jul 31, 2025 Dive into the emotional depth of Psalm 118 and its celebration of salvation. Discover how it connects to Jesus' final week, filled with themes of rejection and hope. Explore his triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the profound implications of his identity as the Messiah. The discussion highlights the struggle between belief and personal autonomy, urging listeners to recognize divine authority. Finally, ponder the importance of trusting in God and nurturing a personal relationship with Him through faith amid life's challenges.
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Psalm 118 As Holy Week Soundtrack
- Psalm 118 functions as the soundtrack of Jesus' final week and reframes his suffering as purposeful.
- Reading it in that context reveals why the early church quoted it heavily and celebrated its themes.
Singing Through Suffering
- Jesus sings Psalm 118 while heading toward rejection and the cross, seeing suffering and future vindication together.
- That perspective gave him purpose amid anguish without removing the pain he had to endure.
Donna's Conversation About Jesus
- Ben mentioned a story about Donna and her Muslim friend discussing Jesus to show people either embrace or reject him.
- The example illustrated Jesus' polarizing effect in personal conversations.
