Stonework
“Who will roll the stone away?” As if their task were not challenging enough, this heavy burden lay on the hearts and minds of the women as they made their way to the tomb on Easter morning. You and I may ask the very same question. Who will roll the stone away—the seemingly insurmountable obstacle that’s looming big before us right now?
As it turned out, the stone was no obstacle at all. Jesus had conquered death. He wasn’t even in that grave anymore. He was alive!
Who will roll the stone away? Jesus is the master stoneworker. As we celebrate the Easter season, we will be amazed to see what Jesus can do with the stones in our lives.
Cornerstone
When Jesus ascended into heaven he became the solid, sure, and colossal cornerstone upon which the Holy Spirit as God’s construction worker is building the Church out of living stones like us.
Living Stones
It’s confirmation Sunday. While confirmation is a milestone in our lives, as spiritual stones Jesus continues to hew us as living stones, shaping and fashioning our lives so that we bring him praise. My Next Steps Want more? Click Here for life application materials based on this week’s message for use in Sheep Squads, home devotions, & other small groups. Point to Ponder: Who you are in Christ determines what you do. Treasure to Share: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,…
Touchstone
Do you know how to spot a scam? Sometimes they’re obvious. Sometimes they’re subtle. One thing’s for sure. Scammers are always adapting. This Sunday Jesus wants to help each of us learn how to avoid getting spiritually scammed in a world where there are lots of different voices competing for our attention. We’re going to see how Jesus is our touchstone. The idea of a touchstone comes from ancient Greece where a touchstone was used to verify if gold coins were…
Milestone
There are many milestones in life that can trip us up. As Jesus journeys with us through life, his Word helps us navigate through these dangers and helps us arrive safely on the other side.
Grindstone
Though we may be embarrassed when our faith is subjected to the grindstone of misgivings and doubt, Scripture is not. As Jesus answers doubts head on, faith finds even more reason for certainty and hope.