1 Peter 2:6
"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"
The Nation of Israel had shown no desire for the Word of God. And when the Son of God appeared they viewed Him the same. "For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him," (Isa. 53:2).
Our duty as Believers is to view our Savior as God's precious Rock. Let's take a look into the different views of God's Choice Stone: He is the smitten Rock to all who will drink, "And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ," (1 Cor. 10:4). He is the precious Stone to all who have drunk, "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious," (1 Peter 2:3). He is the chief Cornerstone to the church, "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; (Eph. 2:20).
He is the stumbling Stone to the Jews at His First Coming, "Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed,"(Rom. 9:32-33). He is the Headstone of the corner to the Jews at His Second Coming, "Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it,"(Zech. 4:7).
He is the smiting Stone cut without hands to Gentile world powers at His Second Coming, "Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces,"(Dan. 2:34). He is the crushing stone of judgment to all unbelievers, "And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder," (Matt. 21:44).
My Friends, Note, the Devotion Scripture "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,"(1 Peter 2:6). Certainly here is the fulfillment of Christ's promise in (Matt. 16:16, 18). "And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Peter was not the foundation; Christ was.
Amen!
Reading : Devotional Scriptures
Ref: HG SB, Study Notes
He is the stumbling Stone to the Jews at His First Coming, "Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed,"(Rom. 9:32-33). He is the Headstone of the corner to the Jews at His Second Coming, "Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it,"(Zech. 4:7).
He is the smiting Stone cut without hands to Gentile world powers at His Second Coming, "Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces,"(Dan. 2:34). He is the crushing stone of judgment to all unbelievers, "And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder," (Matt. 21:44).
My Friends, Note, the Devotion Scripture "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,"(1 Peter 2:6). Certainly here is the fulfillment of Christ's promise in (Matt. 16:16, 18). "And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Peter was not the foundation; Christ was.
Amen!
Reading : Devotional Scriptures
Ref: HG SB, Study Notes
May God Bless You
And Your Family
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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