The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes (Matthew 21:42b).
Jesus was rejected by the chief priests and Pharisees. He wasn’t the cornerstone they were looking for! They had their own building, and he didn’t fit at all.
They didn’t approve of his lack of formal education (John 7:15). They didn’t approve of where he came from (John 7:52). They didn’t approve of his disregard for religious traditions (Luke 6:2). They didn’t approve of his choice of friends (Matthew 9:11).
Yet even though they rejected and crucified Jesus, God raised him up and established Jesus as the chief cornerstone of his great plan of redemption. All things are grounded, built on and fulfilled in him.
Now, before we are tempted to shake our heads and ‘tut tut’ at the attitude of the chief priests and Pharisees – and maybe even feel slightly smug – take the time to reflect on this: Is Jesus truly the cornerstone of your life? Of every part of your life, not just the Sunday or churchy bits?
Sometimes, I can be tempted to build on my own foundation, logic, ideas, and desires – especially in the everyday ‘non-churchy’ bits. I’m tempted to build in my way and in my time frame. It always seems like such a good idea at the time. But when my building starts to teeter or crumble, I run to Jesus to fix it or help me. Sometimes, he lets it fall so that we can start building again, together this time.
If only Jesus had been the cornerstone right from the start!
A cornerstone is something to build upon. Jesus is the strong, unshakable foundation for every part of your life. Whatever you build in your life today, build on Jesus Christ, the cornerstone.
Prayer Points
We give thanks Jesus is our cornerstone in every aspect of our lives.
We give thanks for a wonderful Year 3/4 camp full of enriching learning experiences.
We pray for the Thang, Thang Ngak, Lian and Ling families.
A reminder that the school gates open at 8.15am each morning. After 8.15am the students may enter the school grounds with supervision provided by staff. It is the responsibility of parents to supervise their own children before the gates open.
Child Safety - Thunderstorm asthma season
During October to December, when there is an increase in grass pollen levels, there is also an increased risk of seasonal asthma, hay fever and epidemic thunderstorm asthma. People with a history of asthma, undiagnosed asthma or hay fever are at increased risk under these conditions. The best way to reduce and prevent symptoms of asthma or hay fever and reduce unnecessary absences from school is to follow an up-to-date asthma action plan or hay fever treatment plan, provided by a general practitioner (GP) or specialist.
Please visit the Better Health page here Epidemic thunderstorm asthma to learn more about how to protect yourself and your children.
In the Prep/1 classroom we are learning how to take a 2 digit number and expand it, then make an addition sentence using tens and ones!
Year 1/ 2
In the Year 1/2 classroom we are learning about multiplication and division (sharing). Ask us how we share a number into equal groups. We can show you by drawing an array (picture) and writing a number sentence.
Year 3/ 4
In the Year 3/4 classroom, we studied the Azaria book and explored the process of making informed decisions or judgments by relying on credible information.
Year 5/ 6
In the Year 5/6 classroom we have been working on a budget for the musical. Ask us about something that surprised us in relation to costing for all areas of the musical.
