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Lesson 2: Who is the Rock?Lesson 2: Who is the Rock?

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Lesson 2: Who is the Rock?Lesson 2: Who is the Rock?

RLBruderick, Oct. 20, 2010RLBruderick, Oct. 20, 2010

Q1: Q1:

What is the truth about What is the truth about Jesus and what is built on Jesus and what is built on that truth?that truth?

Q1: Q1:

What is the truth about What is the truth about Jesus and what is built on Jesus and what is built on that truth?that truth?

Q1: Q1:

What is the truth about Jesus and what is What is the truth about Jesus and what is built on that truth?built on that truth?

A:A: The truth is that Jesus is The truth is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the the Christ, the Son of the living God, and his church living God, and his church will be built on that truth.will be built on that truth.

Ref.: Matthew 16:15-18Ref.: Matthew 16:15-18

Q1: Q1:

What is the truth about Jesus and what is What is the truth about Jesus and what is built on that truth?built on that truth?

A:A: The truth is that Jesus is The truth is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the the Christ, the Son of the living God, and his church living God, and his church will be built on that truth.will be built on that truth.

Ref.: Matthew 16:15-18Ref.: Matthew 16:15-18

Matthew 16:15-18Matthew 16:15-18

““But what about you?” he (Jesus) asked. But what about you?” he (Jesus) asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.gates of Hades will not overcome it.

Matthew 16:15-18Matthew 16:15-18

““But what about you?” he (Jesus) asked. But what about you?” he (Jesus) asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.gates of Hades will not overcome it.

Q2: Q2:

What are some of the What are some of the things that Jesus Christ, things that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has done the Son of God, has done and does and will do?and does and will do?

Q2: Q2:

What are some of the What are some of the things that Jesus Christ, things that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has done the Son of God, has done and does and will do?and does and will do?

Q2: Q2:

What are some of the things that Jesus Christ, What are some of the things that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has done, does and will do?the Son of God, has done, does and will do?

A: A: Jesus Christ: 1. exactly represents Jesus Christ: 1. exactly represents God’s being; 2. made the universe; 3. God’s being; 2. made the universe; 3. sustains all things by his powerful sustains all things by his powerful word; 4. has spoken to us; 5. provided word; 4. has spoken to us; 5. provided purification for sins; and 6. sat down at purification for sins; and 6. sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven; the right hand of the Majesty in heaven; 7. radiates God’s glory; and 8. will 7. radiates God’s glory; and 8. will inherit all things.inherit all things.

Ref.: Hebrews 2:1-3Ref.: Hebrews 2:1-3

Q2: Q2:

What are some of the things that Jesus Christ, What are some of the things that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has done, does and will do?the Son of God, has done, does and will do?

A: A: Jesus Christ: 1. exactly represents Jesus Christ: 1. exactly represents God’s being; 2. made the universe; 3. God’s being; 2. made the universe; 3. sustains all things by his powerful sustains all things by his powerful word; 4. has spoken to us; 5. provided word; 4. has spoken to us; 5. provided purification for sins; and 6. sat down at purification for sins; and 6. sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven; the right hand of the Majesty in heaven; 7. radiates God’s glory; and 8. will 7. radiates God’s glory; and 8. will inherit all things.inherit all things.

Ref.: Hebrews 2:1-3Ref.: Hebrews 2:1-3

Hebrews 2:1-3Hebrews 2:1-3 In the past God spoke to our forefathers In the past God spoke to our forefathers

through the prophets at many times through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.Majesty in heaven.

Hebrews 2:1-3Hebrews 2:1-3 In the past God spoke to our forefathers In the past God spoke to our forefathers

through the prophets at many times through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.Majesty in heaven.

Q3: Q3:

Who laid the cornerstone Who laid the cornerstone and why?and why?

Q3: Q3:

Who laid the cornerstone Who laid the cornerstone and why?and why?

Q3: Q3:

Who laid the cornerstone and why?Who laid the cornerstone and why?

A: A: The Sovereign Lord laid it The Sovereign Lord laid it for a sure foundation.for a sure foundation.

Ref.: Isaiah 28:16Ref.: Isaiah 28:16

Q3: Q3:

Who laid the cornerstone and why?Who laid the cornerstone and why?

A: A: The Sovereign Lord laid it The Sovereign Lord laid it for a sure foundation.for a sure foundation.

Ref.: Isaiah 28:16Ref.: Isaiah 28:16

Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a LORD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed. will never be dismayed.

(Note: Zion is the ancient name of the place (Note: Zion is the ancient name of the place where God wants to build his temple, the where God wants to build his temple, the place where he wants to meet with his place where he wants to meet with his people. Since the time of Christ, Zion people. Since the time of Christ, Zion represents the congregation of believers, represents the congregation of believers, also known as the church.)also known as the church.)

Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a LORD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed. will never be dismayed.

(Note: Zion is the ancient name of the place (Note: Zion is the ancient name of the place where God wants to build his temple, the where God wants to build his temple, the place where he wants to meet with his place where he wants to meet with his people. Since the time of Christ, Zion people. Since the time of Christ, Zion represents the congregation of believers, represents the congregation of believers, also known as the church.)also known as the church.)

Q4: Q4:

How long has God been How long has God been referred to as the Rock?referred to as the Rock?

Q4: Q4:

How long has God been How long has God been referred to as the Rock?referred to as the Rock?

Q4: Q4:

How long has God been referred to as How long has God been referred to as the Rock?the Rock?

A: A: Since the time of Moses, Since the time of Moses, when the children of Israel when the children of Israel received water from a rock received water from a rock in the wilderness.in the wilderness.

Ref.: Deuteronomy 32:3,4,18Ref.: Deuteronomy 32:3,4,18

Q4: Q4:

How long has God been referred to as How long has God been referred to as the Rock?the Rock?

A: A: Since the time of Moses, Since the time of Moses, when the children of Israel when the children of Israel received water from a rock received water from a rock in the wilderness.in the wilderness.

Ref.: Deuteronomy 32:3,4,18Ref.: Deuteronomy 32:3,4,18

Deuteronomy 32:3,4,18 Deuteronomy 32:3,4,18

I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! 4 He is praise the greatness of our God! 4 He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. does no wrong, upright and just is he. … … You deserted the Rock, who You deserted the Rock, who fathered you; you forgot the God who fathered you; you forgot the God who gave you birth.gave you birth.

Deuteronomy 32:3,4,18 Deuteronomy 32:3,4,18

I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! 4 He is praise the greatness of our God! 4 He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. does no wrong, upright and just is he. … … You deserted the Rock, who You deserted the Rock, who fathered you; you forgot the God who fathered you; you forgot the God who gave you birth.gave you birth.

Q5: Q5:

Did others recognize God Did others recognize God as the Rock?as the Rock?

Q5: Q5:

Did others recognize God Did others recognize God as the Rock?as the Rock?

Q5: Q5:

Did others recognize God as the Rock?Did others recognize God as the Rock?

A: A: Yes, many, including Yes, many, including prophets and kings. For prophets and kings. For example, King David sang example, King David sang about the Rock.about the Rock.

Ref.: Psalm 61:1,2 and II Samuel 22:47Ref.: Psalm 61:1,2 and II Samuel 22:47

Q5: Q5:

Did others recognize God as the Rock?Did others recognize God as the Rock?

A: A: Yes, many, including Yes, many, including prophets and kings. For prophets and kings. For example, King David sang example, King David sang about the Rock.about the Rock.

Ref.: Psalm 61:1,2 and II Samuel 22:47Ref.: Psalm 61:1,2 and II Samuel 22:47

Psalm 61:1,2 Psalm 61:1,2

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.to the Rock that is higher than I.

II Samuel 22:47 II Samuel 22:47

““The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!

Psalm 61:1,2 Psalm 61:1,2

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.to the Rock that is higher than I.

II Samuel 22:47 II Samuel 22:47

““The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!

Q6: Q6:

Jesus’ words are recorded Jesus’ words are recorded for us. What happens for us. What happens when we listen to and do when we listen to and do his words?his words?

Q6: Q6:

Jesus’ words are recorded Jesus’ words are recorded for us. What happens for us. What happens when we listen to and do when we listen to and do his words?his words?

Q6: Q6:

Jesus’ words are recorded for us. What Jesus’ words are recorded for us. What happens when we listen to and do his happens when we listen to and do his words?words?

A: A: We lay our foundation on We lay our foundation on the Rock.the Rock.

Ref.: Luke 6:47,48Ref.: Luke 6:47,48

Q6: Q6:

Jesus’ words are recorded for us. What Jesus’ words are recorded for us. What happens when we listen to and do his happens when we listen to and do his words?words?

A: A: We lay our foundation on We lay our foundation on the Rock.the Rock.

Ref.: Luke 6:47,48Ref.: Luke 6:47,48

Luke 6:47,48 Luke 6:47,48

I will show you what he is like who I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock.deep and laid the foundation on rock.

Luke 6:47,48 Luke 6:47,48

I will show you what he is like who I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock.deep and laid the foundation on rock.

Q7: Q7:

What happens when we What happens when we don’t do the words of don’t do the words of Jesus?Jesus?

Q7: Q7:

What happens when we What happens when we don’t do the words of don’t do the words of Jesus?Jesus?

Q7: Q7:

What happens when we don’t do the What happens when we don’t do the words of Jesus?words of Jesus?

A: A: We are foolish and our We are foolish and our spiritual house will be spiritual house will be destroyed when trouble destroyed when trouble comes.comes.

Ref.: Matthew 7:26,27 Ref.: Matthew 7:26,27

Q7: Q7:

What happens when we don’t do the What happens when we don’t do the words of Jesus?words of Jesus?

A: A: We are foolish and our We are foolish and our spiritual house will be spiritual house will be destroyed when trouble destroyed when trouble comes.comes.

Ref.: Matthew 7:26,27 Ref.: Matthew 7:26,27

Matthew 7:26,27Matthew 7:26,27

But everyone who hears these words of But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”fell with a great crash.”

Matthew 7:26,27Matthew 7:26,27

But everyone who hears these words of But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”fell with a great crash.”

Q8: Q8:

How about if we build our How about if we build our spiritual house on our spiritual house on our own righteous actions?own righteous actions?

Q8: Q8:

How about if we build our How about if we build our spiritual house on our spiritual house on our own righteous actions?own righteous actions?

Q8: Q8:

How about if we build our spiritual house How about if we build our spiritual house on our own righteous actions?on our own righteous actions?

A: A: We can’t do enough good We can’t do enough good to attain righteousness by to attain righteousness by our own effort. The only our own effort. The only option is to put our trust in option is to put our trust in the Rock.the Rock.

Ref.: Romans 9:31-33 Ref.: Romans 9:31-33

Q8: Q8:

How about if we build our spiritual house How about if we build our spiritual house on our own righteous actions?on our own righteous actions?

A: A: We can’t do enough good We can’t do enough good to attain righteousness by to attain righteousness by our own effort. The only our own effort. The only option is to put our trust in option is to put our trust in the Rock.the Rock.

Ref.: Romans 9:31-33 Ref.: Romans 9:31-33

Romans 9:31-33 Romans 9:31-33

Israel, who pursued a law of Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Why righteousness, has not attained it. Why not? Because they pursued it not by not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the “stumbling stone.” stumbled over the “stumbling stone.” As it is written:As it is written:

““See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who trusts in him them fall, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”will never be put to shame.”

Romans 9:31-33 Romans 9:31-33

Israel, who pursued a law of Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Why righteousness, has not attained it. Why not? Because they pursued it not by not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the “stumbling stone.” stumbled over the “stumbling stone.” As it is written:As it is written:

““See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who trusts in him them fall, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”will never be put to shame.”

Q9: Q9:

What does What does

““stumbling stone” stumbling stone”

mean?mean?

Q9: Q9:

What does What does

““stumbling stone” stumbling stone”

mean?mean?

Q9: Q9:

What does “stumbling stone” mean?What does “stumbling stone” mean?

A: A: A stumbling stone is anything A stumbling stone is anything that causes people to fall short that causes people to fall short of their goals. Jesus, the Rock, of their goals. Jesus, the Rock, caused Jews to stumble, to act caused Jews to stumble, to act sinfully if they didn’t believe in sinfully if they didn’t believe in him, the true Messiah and Son him, the true Messiah and Son of God.of God.

Ref.: James 2:Ref.: James 2:10 10

Q9: Q9:

What does “stumbling stone” mean?What does “stumbling stone” mean?

A: A: A stumbling stone is anything A stumbling stone is anything that causes people to fall short that causes people to fall short of their goals. Jesus, the Rock, of their goals. Jesus, the Rock, caused Jews to stumble, to act caused Jews to stumble, to act sinfully if they didn’t believe in sinfully if they didn’t believe in him, the true Messiah and Son him, the true Messiah and Son of God.of God.

Ref.: James 2:Ref.: James 2:10 10

James 2:James 2:10 10

For whoever keeps the whole law and yet For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.breaking all of it.

James 2:James 2:10 10

For whoever keeps the whole law and yet For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.breaking all of it.

Q10: Q10:

Why is this course divided Why is this course divided into 12 foundation into 12 foundation stones?stones?

Q10: Q10:

Why is this course divided Why is this course divided into 12 foundation into 12 foundation stones?stones?

Q10: Q10:

Why is this course divided into 12 Why is this course divided into 12 foundation stones?foundation stones?

A: A: The bride of Christ is The bride of Christ is described in a vision as described in a vision as looking like a city with 12 looking like a city with 12 foundations.foundations.

Ref.: Revelation 21:9-14 Ref.: Revelation 21:9-14

Q10: Q10:

Why is this course divided into 12 Why is this course divided into 12 foundation stones?foundation stones?

A: A: The bride of Christ is The bride of Christ is described in a vision as described in a vision as looking like a city with 12 looking like a city with 12 foundations.foundations.

Ref.: Revelation 21:9-14 Ref.: Revelation 21:9-14

Revelation 21:9-14 Revelation 21:9-14 ““Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of

the Lamb.” And he carried me away in the the Lamb.” And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It shone with down out of heaven from God. It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. It had a great, high wall with clear as crystal. It had a great, high wall with 12 gates, and with 12 angels at the gates. On 12 gates, and with 12 angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the 12 the gates were written the names of the 12 tribes of Israel. There were 3 gates on the tribes of Israel. There were 3 gates on the east, 3 on the north, 3 on the south and 3 on east, 3 on the north, 3 on the south and 3 on the west. The wall of the city had 12 the west. The wall of the city had 12 foundations, and on them were the names of foundations, and on them were the names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb.the 12 apostles of the Lamb.

Revelation 21:9-14 Revelation 21:9-14 ““Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of

the Lamb.” And he carried me away in the the Lamb.” And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It shone with down out of heaven from God. It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. It had a great, high wall with clear as crystal. It had a great, high wall with 12 gates, and with 12 angels at the gates. On 12 gates, and with 12 angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the 12 the gates were written the names of the 12 tribes of Israel. There were 3 gates on the tribes of Israel. There were 3 gates on the east, 3 on the north, 3 on the south and 3 on east, 3 on the north, 3 on the south and 3 on the west. The wall of the city had 12 the west. The wall of the city had 12 foundations, and on them were the names of foundations, and on them were the names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb.the 12 apostles of the Lamb.

Q11: Q11:

Is building your spiritual Is building your spiritual foundation on the Rock foundation on the Rock free?free?

Q11: Q11:

Is building your spiritual Is building your spiritual foundation on the Rock foundation on the Rock free?free?

Q11: Q11: Is building your spiritual foundation on the Is building your spiritual foundation on the

Rock free?Rock free?

A: A: No, there is a large cost. If you No, there is a large cost. If you compare it to a real building compare it to a real building construction project, laying a construction project, laying a foundation requires careful planning, foundation requires careful planning, heavy equipment to remove tons of dirt heavy equipment to remove tons of dirt exposing a deep hole, the purchase of exposing a deep hole, the purchase of many strong materials, and a lot of many strong materials, and a lot of expensive work. The analogy applies expensive work. The analogy applies to the laying of your spiritual to the laying of your spiritual foundation in Christianity. foundation in Christianity.

Ref.: Luke 14:28,29Ref.: Luke 14:28,29

Q11: Q11: Is building your spiritual foundation on the Is building your spiritual foundation on the

Rock free?Rock free?

A: A: No, there is a large cost. If you No, there is a large cost. If you compare it to a real building compare it to a real building construction project, laying a construction project, laying a foundation requires careful planning, foundation requires careful planning, heavy equipment to remove tons of dirt heavy equipment to remove tons of dirt exposing a deep hole, the purchase of exposing a deep hole, the purchase of many strong materials, and a lot of many strong materials, and a lot of expensive work. The analogy applies expensive work. The analogy applies to the laying of your spiritual to the laying of your spiritual foundation in Christianity. foundation in Christianity.

Ref.: Luke 14:28,29Ref.: Luke 14:28,29

Luke 14:28,29 Luke 14:28,29

(Jesus said,) “Suppose one of you wants (Jesus said,) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,ridicule him,

Luke 14:28,29 Luke 14:28,29

(Jesus said,) “Suppose one of you wants (Jesus said,) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,ridicule him,

Q12: Q12:

Can we also become like Can we also become like the Rock?the Rock?

Q12: Q12:

Can we also become like Can we also become like the Rock?the Rock?

Q12: Q12:

Can we also become like the Rock?Can we also become like the Rock?

A: A: Yes, we each become a Yes, we each become a living stone when we believe living stone when we believe and obey the words of and obey the words of Jesus. Together, we are the Jesus. Together, we are the stones that build the living stones that build the living church.church.

Ref.: I Peter 2:Ref.: I Peter 2:4-84-8

Q12: Q12:

Can we also become like the Rock?Can we also become like the Rock?

A: A: Yes, we each become a Yes, we each become a living stone when we believe living stone when we believe and obey the words of and obey the words of Jesus. Together, we are the Jesus. Together, we are the stones that build the living stones that build the living church.church.

Ref.: I Peter 2:Ref.: I Peter 2:4-84-8

I Peter 2:I Peter 2:4-8 4-8 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected

by men but chosen by God and precious to by men but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” Now to you who believe, this put to shame.” Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone,” and, “A stone that become the capstone,” and, “A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.they were destined for.

I Peter 2:I Peter 2:4-8 4-8 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected

by men but chosen by God and precious to by men but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” Now to you who believe, this put to shame.” Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone,” and, “A stone that become the capstone,” and, “A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.they were destined for.

Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-312 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones

1.1. Repentance from dead worksRepentance from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of FaithThe mighty Law of Faith3.3. Faith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ Faith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ

– who He is, what He did, and what He plans to do– who He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water baptismWater baptism5.5. Holy Spirit baptismHoly Spirit baptism6.6. Baptism of FireBaptism of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders

by laying on handsby laying on hands8.8. Healing by laying on handsHealing by laying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and the Spirit’s Gifts by laying Imparting the Spirit and the Spirit’s Gifts by laying

on handson hands10.10. Spiritually dead resurrectedSpiritually dead resurrected11.11. Physically dead resurrectedPhysically dead resurrected12.12. Eternal Judgment for absolutely everyoneEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone

Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-312 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones

1.1. Repentance from dead worksRepentance from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of FaithThe mighty Law of Faith3.3. Faith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ Faith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ

– who He is, what He did, and what He plans to do– who He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water baptismWater baptism5.5. Holy Spirit baptismHoly Spirit baptism6.6. Baptism of FireBaptism of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders

by laying on handsby laying on hands8.8. Healing by laying on handsHealing by laying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and the Spirit’s Gifts by laying Imparting the Spirit and the Spirit’s Gifts by laying

on handson hands10.10. Spiritually dead resurrectedSpiritually dead resurrected11.11. Physically dead resurrectedPhysically dead resurrected12.12. Eternal Judgment for absolutely everyoneEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone