3/24/26 | Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
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This episode of *When I Rise* explores Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 in the context of the Liturgy of the Palms during Holy Week, connecting the ancient psalm to Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The host reflects on the psalm's themes of divine salvation, the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone, and the enduring covenantal love (chesed) of God that precedes human faithfulness. Drawing parallels between communal worship and shared cultural moments like concerts or sports events, the host emphasizes how music unites people in joy and collective identity. He shares personal reflections on how worship transformed from passive attendance to heartfelt participation, highlighting the power of song to shape faith, evoke memory, and connect believers to the story of Christ. The episode concludes with a prayer encouraging listeners to embrace worship as both a spiritual discipline and a joyful act of communal witness.
God's love is steadfast and precedes our faithfulness—this covenantal love (chesed) is central to the Christian life.
Worship through song is not just a ritual but a powerful way to unite believers, shape hearts, and remember Christ’s work.
The triumphal entry into Jerusalem was a moment of spontaneous praise, not political protest—worship as the first sign of Holy Week.
Music has the power to sweep people into a shared experience, much like a concert or football game, but with eternal significance.
Even casual or hesitant worshippers can be transformed through the communal act of singing, leading to deeper faith and joy.
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Introduction to Psalm 118 and the Liturgical Context
The host welcomes listeners to Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and introduces Psalm 118 as part of Year A, Liturgy of the Palms. He outlines the focus on verses 1-2 and 19-29, setting the stage for reflection and prayer.
The Theological Heart of Psalm 118: God's Enduring Love
“God's love precedes our faithfulness, God's love is constant. We don't do well, then God loves us. God loves us, therefore we do well.”
Worship as a Unifying, Transformative Experience
“Whenever that song turns on and everyone begins to sing, doesn't the mood change? And we get to enter into this flow.”
A Call to Worship in Daily Life
“So brother and sister in Christ, by all means on the road to work and to school today, maybe all the way home, even crank on some songs, turn the volume all the way to the right.”
“So brother and sister in Christ, by all means on the road to work and to school today, maybe all the way home, even crank on some songs, turn the volume all the way to the right.”
“God's love precedes our faithfulness, God's love is constant. We don't do well, then God loves us. God loves us, therefore we do well.”
“It's not that we're like thinking of some fable of what we wish could happen. But when we sing these words, even though we haven't been eyewitnesses to Jesus in these events, we know them deep in our bones that they're true.”
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