Rejection hurts. We certainly have all experienced that truth. Sitting by yourself in the lunchroom.

Hoping not to be the last one chosen for the team at recess.

Waiting on someone to invite you to the dance.

Skipped over for a promotion at work.

Not being invited out with some friends.

Rejection really does hurt.

The prophet Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be rejected by men.

Then we look as Jesus was crucified He was dismissed by the soldiers

and He was rejected by the people.