Psalm 116 is a deeply personal song of rescue, gratitude, and costly devotion. It speaks of loving the Lord in the midst of pain and choosing faithfulness even when life is fragile. Jesus likely sang this psalm knowing his own death was near. This week invites us to magnify God with honest worship, learning to sing even in the valley and to respond to grace with surrendered lives.

To see Dan’s notes that he mentioned, follow this link: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/psalm-116-sermon.pdf

Songs Jesus sang: The psalms sung on the night before the cross

On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus and his disciples sang hymns together. These songs, Psalms 113–118, were familiar prayers of praise, trust, suffering, and hope. In this series, we listen to the songs Jesus likely sang on his way to the cross and discover how they magnify God, shape faith in suffering, and invite us to follow Jesus with honest, resilient worship.

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