Holy Trinity Church Cambridge Psalm 118 | Psalms That Point To Christmas | 21 December 25 | Michaela Copsey l Holy Trinity Cambridge
Dec 24, 2025
Listeners are introduced to Psalm 118 as a heartfelt Christmas song of rescue. Michaela highlights the psalmist's cry for help and God's unwavering love amid struggles. She shares a gripping modern rescue tale involving ocean rowers, paralleling it to Israel's Passover legacy. The discussion reveals how Jesus emerges as an unexpected savior, challenging societal expectations. The cornerstone metaphor uncovers deeper meanings, emphasizing the need for a solid foundation in Christ. Key takeaways focus on Jesus as salvation, strength, and the enduring song of love.
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Drifters Saved By A White Sail
- Michaela shares the Pacific rowers' story of breaking rudders and drifting hopelessly eight days into their attempt.
- Their friend spotting white sails and rescuing them becomes a vivid image of sudden, joyful rescue.
Psalm 118 Connects Passover To Christmas
- Psalm 118 served as Israel's song of rescue and was central to Passover worship.
- The New Testament and Jesus applied it to his own mission, linking ancient rescue to Christmas hope.
Rejected Stone Becomes Foundation
- The psalm's line 'the stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone' signals an unexpected rescuer.
- Jesus fits this image as the rejected yet foundational Messiah, overturning human expectations.
