Fredonia First Southern Baptist Church

SATURDAY – JESUS, THE ROCK  

“Why not? Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law and being good instead of by depending on faith. They stumbled over the great rock in their path. God warned them of this in the Scriptures when He said, “I am placing a stone in Jerusalem that causes people to stumble, and a rock that makes them fall. But anyone who believes in Him will not be disappointed.”  — Romans 9:32-33

The Rock of our salvation is now laid in a tomb sealed securely by a large stone and protected by Roman guards.  Now is the testing of your faith.  Jesus has been crucified.  The Sacrifice has been made.  His body now placed in a tomb, sealed by a rock and protected by Roman guards.

What about this Rock?  Romans 9, verse 32-33 tell us that Jesus is that great Rock.  The Bible tells us that everyone is going to have an interaction with this Rock.  Do you believe Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice, therefore a Rock of salvation and refuge or are you trying to be good in doing what is right and expecting that will save you?

Jesus, the Rock of Salvation is a strong refuge, a safe hiding place for those who recognize their sin and desire His protection.

Jesus is also the rock which will cause some to stumble and they will be crushed by it and will not find that safe hiding place. (Matthew 21:44)

At some point, everyone must face Jesus, the Rock.

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