The words of Jesus can be confusing especially when Jesus is quoting the Old Testament.   Join DJ Freemyer for 700 Seconds in a Psalm as we prepare for Easter together by looking at Psalms that Jesus quotes during holy week.  This series is designed for listeners who want inspiration for preaching or devotions especially during Lent. 

In this episode, we will look at Psalm 118, which Jesus speaks to the religious leaders in Matthew 21-23.  Here, Jesus mentions a "cornerstone that the builders reject."  This quote of Psalm 118 leads us to consider if we have, like the religious leaders, rejected the cornerstone that God has chosen. 

Psalm 118 gives thanks for victories from God.  God offers a fortress of refuge for the attacked, surrounded, and weak.  We enter the fortress through the gates of righteousness to be safe and secure inside, but entrance involves acceptance of the cornerstone.  Sadly this cornerstone often is rejected along with the refuge God offers.  The religious leaders refused to accept the cornerstone.  What about us?  Are we accepting the cornerstone that God gives?  Are we entering the refuge God has for us? 
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Resources for Going Deeper:
"The Grumbler's Guide to Giving Thanks" by Dustin Crowe.

Guest Pastors:
Pastor Joel Thomas, youth pastor at College Wesleyan Church in Marion, IN

Intro and Outro Music:
Jaybin Beutler