Chaplain Chen Yu-en and Lecturer in Practical Theology, the Psalms are a collection of sacred hymns from the nation of Israel, encompassing songs sung individually and collectively in worship. Throughout history, God's people have expressed their love and reverence for God and given Him glory through worship, praise, prayer, and thanksgiving. The hymns are rich in content, centering on God's attributes and deeds, encompassing His creation, sovereignty, redemptive history, protection, and care. By proclaiming God's deeds, these psalms reveal who He is, demonstrating His greatness, power, justice, and love, and reminding His people that He is Lord of all, the Eternal King. When they unite in honoring and praising God, His Kingdom is manifested on earth! ...

Zhang Zhaolun, Master of Divinity, reflects on his years of theological study with his wife and son, each step filled with God's grace and guidance. Equipping oneself for deeper ministry. Over the years, many brothers, sisters, and friends have asked me, "Why study theology? What's the point?" It's a very real question. I deeply understand that the knowledge acquired in seminary—whether it's theological theory, biblical languages, or church history—is often difficult to directly and fully apply in pastoral settings or on Sunday pulpits. However, this tension between knowledge and action highlights the value of training. ...

Cao Ye, Master of Divinity, and his family. I entered Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary with a reverent fear of God and a passion for service. I never imagined that this journey of intellectual pursuit would become a soul-touching baptism—with God's boundless grace and subtle guidance, He has gradually shaped me into a worker fit for His use. ...

As Peimin and her mother approach graduation from the Master of Divinity program, I look back on the past few years of seminary study with a heart filled with gratitude and awe for the Lord's guidance and grace. From my initial decision to embark on the path of theological training to now entering a new phase of pastoral ministry, the Lord, the Great Shepherd, has always been the unwavering guide. Whether in the days of longing to know Him and seeking to understand His will, or in times of challenge and struggle, He always responds to my needs, ensuring that I am never in need. ...

Li Zhannan, Master of Taoism. The ancients said, "One day without seeing you feels like three years." A poet longing for you felt that one day felt like three years. Now, for me, three years feel like one day. Before I knew it, three years have passed since I enrolled at Baptist Theological Seminary, and graduation is just around the corner. After three years of full-time study, I still have to ask myself: Who am I? Why should I serve such a great Creator? ...

Zhang Lin, a Bachelor of Theology student, and her family embarked on a journey of grace through faith. In the blink of an eye, she completed four years of seminary study. Looking back on these days, I am filled with immense gratitude! I am quadriplegic, requiring a wheelchair for mobility and having difficulty writing. However, with God's grace and the help of my faculty, colleagues, and classmates, I successfully and joyfully completed these four years of study! ...

Brothers and sisters are called to attend Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary to equip themselves to be faithful servants of God. How do they navigate this learning journey? What are their reflections and experiences? This issue of "School News" invites graduates of the main campus' theology program to share their life transformations and testify to the God of grace. ...