Cornerstone!

For Wednesday, September 16, 2026:

Acts 4:11 NLT: “Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’”

In a building, a cornerstone holds intersecting walls together. But when used in this context, the cornerstone holds theology together. The coming of Jesus represents the arrival of the New Covenant. What changed?

Under the old covenant, God’s people were supposed to follow laws or commandments. In general, people weren’t very good at that. The only hope for salvation was if God would intervene, and he did by sending his Son Jesus, who would eventually become the sacrifice for the sins of the world. No longer would people have to strain to remember 613 commandments. They could claim Jesus as their Savior, thereby rejoicing in assurance of salvation.

Jesus was at first rejected by religious leaders. Unfortunately, some still reject him. But eyewitnesses saw truth in Jesus’ teaching, and he was recognized as the cornerstone for all 2.6B Christians in the world.

Claim this for yourself. Is Jesus the cornerstone in your life?

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church