33 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. 34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable - Mark 4:33-34 (NIV) A PARABLE (Not from scripture) (Not from scripture) Our Theme Today: Building Bridges Lets all read aloud together: 42 Jesus said to them, Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes? - Matthew 21:42 (NIV) Lets all read aloud together: 43 Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. - Matthew 21:43 (NIV) Lets all read aloud together: 44 Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed. - Matthew 21:44 (NIV) 42 Jesus said to them, Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes? - Matthew 21:42 (NIV) When was the last time you marveled at the capstone? (OK, lets be honest. Have you ever marveled at it?) When your teacher repeats a point several times, you know youd better learn it! In some form, this verse is repeated in the Bible 13 times. If you have a US dollar, you have a picture of a Capstone. Capstones can come in Another crucial form called a Keystone. 7 What are you, mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of God bless it! God bless it! - Zechariah 4:7 (NIV) 7 What are you, mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of God bless it! God bless it! - Zechariah 4:7 (NIV) Logo of Capstone Missions Society Sadly, during wars bridges seem to be some of the first things that get destroyed It is not just wars that cause bridges to fail. They require constant care and maintenance THE church requires constant care and maintenance as well. 42 Jesus said to them, Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes? - Matthew 21:42 (NIV) 42 Jesus said to them, Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes? - Matthew 21:42 (NIV)