Thoughts

Design: Steve Webb | Painting: Leonardo DaVinci

These three chapters a part of what is known as the Egyptian Hallel because they were sung as a part of the annual Passover celebration that Jews observed. Psalms 113 and 114 were sung before the Passover meal, and 115-118 were sung after the meal.

When was Jesus crucified? Just before Passover. What did He do the night before His crucifixion? He celebrated the Passover meal with the disciples. Therefore, it is most likely that He sang these Psalms with His disciples on His last night with them. Both Matthew and Mark made mention in their gospels that "...they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives...", which is where he prayed to the Father, asking, "If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”, after which Judas betrayed Him with a kiss.

As we read these psalms, listen carefully, and imagine what He must have thought and felt as He sang, knowing that He would soon be betrayed into the hands of those who would put Him to death.

Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 114 NKJV, Ch. 115-116 NLV

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