From the Depths to the Heights

From the Depths to the Heights

Text: Psalm 118:22-26 (NIV)

22 The stone the builders rejected

has become the capstone;

23 the Lord has done this,

and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day the Lord has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

25 O Lord, save us;

O Lord, grant us success.

26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

From the house of the Lord we bless you.

I.        Introduction: Stories of unlikely heroes

II.      An Inverted Position: The Reversal

A.    Rejection

B.     Exaltation

III.   An Impressive Achievement: The Recognition

A.    God’s Work

B.     Amazing Work

IV.    An Incomparable Time: The Realization

A.    A Day of God’s Making

B.     A Day of Man’s Rejoicing

V.      An Intense Desire: The Request

A.    Invoke The Blessing of Salvation

B.     Invoke The Blessing of Success

VI.    An Inviting Greeting: The Reception

A.    The Blessed Visitor: Arrival

B.     The Blessing Given: Approval

VII. Conclusion: Jesus was rejected by men but exalted by God. Those who embrace Christ can rejoice in the salvation that comes to even the most despised of men.