METHODIST SUNDAY TONIC FOR THIS WEEK 40- JESUS, THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE
SUNDAY TONIC 2026
WEEK/TONIC 40
TOPIC: JESUS, THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE
TEXT: MATTHEW 21:33-44
33 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.
35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.
37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.
39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.
40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?
41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
OBJECTIVE: To have the understanding of Christ as our Cornerstone
INTRODUCTION
In Matthew 21:33-44, Jesus uses a parable to illustrate His role as the chief cornerstone. The cornerstone is crucial in construction, providing stability and strength. In this study, we will explore how Jesus fulfills this role in our faith and lives, emphasizing His significance in God's plan and the implications of rejecting Him.
POINTS FOR CONVERSATION
1a. Reflect on Matthew 21:42b. What does it mean for Jesus to be the Cornerstone of our faith?
b. How does this understanding shape our daily lives and decisions?
2a. Who is Jesus addressing in this parable, and why is this significant?
b. What does the vineyard symbolize in the context of Israel?
3 What does the repeated sending of servants indicate about God's desire for repentance and grace?
CONCLUSION
It is important to recognize the implications of accepting Jesus as the Cornerstone of our faith. He provides the foundation for our lives, guiding us through challenges and shaping our understanding of God's love and grace. Let us commit to building our lives on this solid foundation.
MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 21:42b "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone."
ACTION POINT: Christ is our Cornerstone
