PSALMS: The Prayer Book of Jesus (Psalm 103)

Pastor John our guest speaker from Journey Christian Church emphasizes the significance of the Psalms as a prayer book for both Jesus and His followers, highlighting their emotional depth and the need to embrace all aspects of life—joys and sorrows—in our prayers. He categorizes the Psalms into hymns of praise and laments, explaining that these raw expressions of human emotions enable believers to connect authentically with God. The sermon encourages congregants to engage with the Psalms both intellectually and experientially, through teaching and practice, to see them as their own words to God. Ultimately, Pastor John calls for recognition of God's sovereignty, both in moments of worship and in acknowledging our struggles, reinforcing that God hears every lament and responds with grace.