Who Is the Stone the Builders Rejected? (Psalms 117 and 118) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

Today we walk through Psalm 117, the shortest chapter in the Bible, and Psalm 118, which pairs with it so well. In Psalm 118 we see a picture of Jesus as the rejected stone who becomes the capstone. Jesus quotes this psalm in the New Testament, so it matters that we know what it says.

"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting." (Psalm 118:29)

Questions this episode answers

Who is the stone the builders rejected in Psalm 118?

Psalm 118:22 speaks of a rejected stone that becomes the chief cornerstone. Jesus applied this verse to Himself in Matthew 21:42, and Peter did the same in Acts 4:11. Though many rejected Him, Jesus is the foundation of God's people.

What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?

Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, with just two verses. It calls all nations to praise the Lord for His great love and lasting faithfulness. Paul quotes it in Romans 15:11 to show the gospel is for every nation.

Where is Psalm 118 quoted in the New Testament?

Crowds shouted words from Psalm 118:26 as Jesus entered Jerusalem (Matthew 21:9). Jesus quoted the cornerstone verse, and Peter repeated it in Acts 4:11 and 1 Peter 2:7.

Links

Peter preached that Jesus is the rejected cornerstone, and on our Bible Study Live trip to Rome we study the early church in places like the catacombs and the Appian Way.

Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org

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