How does Mark 12:10 illustrate Jesus as the cornerstone in our lives? The Stone the Builders Rejected “Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.’ ” (Mark 12:10) Jesus: The Cornerstone Described • Psalm 118:22 foretold it; Jesus cites it here, placing Himself squarely in the text. • Isaiah 28:16 promises a “sure foundation,” fulfilled literally in Christ. • Ephesians 2:20—“Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone,” the unmovable point from which the whole house is measured. • 1 Peter 2:6-7 affirms that honor comes to all who believe in this same Stone. Why Every Life Needs a Cornerstone • A cornerstone sets alignment—without it, walls drift and collapse. • It bears weight—remove it and the structure fails. • It unites—connecting two walls, symbolizing Jew and Gentile joined in one household (Ephesians 2:14-22). • It guarantees permanence—what rests on Christ endures (Matthew 7:24-25). Living with Christ as Our Cornerstone • Build convictions on His words, not shifting trends (John 14:6). • Let His authority set your moral plumb line—right and wrong defined by Scripture, not culture. • Align every relationship: – Marriage patterned after His sacrificial love (Ephesians 5:25). – Friendships shaped by truth and grace (John 13:34-35). • Face trials anchored in His steadfastness; storms reveal whether we built on rock or sand. • Serve in the local church as living stones fitted together (1 Peter 2:5), never competing with the Cornerstone but resting on Him. Rejecting vs. Receiving the Cornerstone • Builders who “rejected” represent religious leaders choosing self-rule over God’s rule. • Matthew 21:44 warns that stumbling over this Stone crushes; Acts 4:11-12 insists salvation comes through Him alone. • Reception brings: – Forgiveness (Colossians 1:13-14) – Identity (“chosen race…,” 1 Peter 2:9) – Security (John 10:28) A Daily Choice Every heart is a construction site. Either Christ sets the lines, carries the load, and ties every piece together, or the structure is already failing. Let the Stone the builders rejected be the cornerstone that defines, supports, and unites your life today. |
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