Dear Family, 

Today is Thursday, May 30, 2026. This is Day 26, and Day 5 of Week 4 in our Count to Pentecost. 

Jesus is referred to as a Stone (as well as the Rock) in the Scriptures. Referring to Jesus as a Stone has powerful and meaningful symbolism. The meaning of this title carries with it issues of endurance, power, stability, and permanence. Among other things, it represents strength, resilience, and being well grounded. 

1 Peter 2:4,6-8 (4) To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, (6) Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on Him shall not be confounded…. (7) Unto you therefore which believe He is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, (8) And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. 

Daniel, Isaiah, and the Psalmist describe aspects of the Stone; also in Daniel 2:34, 45. 

Isaiah 8:14 And He shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

Ben Faulkner, Pastor  
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