Matthew 21:44

“And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.”

"And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder." - Matthew 21:44
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What does Matthew 21:44 mean?

Matthew 21 sits near the end of our Lord’s public ministry, in the days after his entry into Jerusalem. He is teaching in the temple, answering the challenge of the chief priests and elders, and exposing the true condition of Israel’s leaders through parables. In that setting…

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The Stone of Destiny: Embracing the Brokenness for Redemption

In the profound teachings of Christ captured in Matthew 21:44, we encounter a powerful metaphor: "And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder." This verse, rich in meaning and consequence, beckons us to…

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A Prayer for Humbleness and Transformation Before the Stone

O Mighty God, Creator of the heavens and earth, We bow in reverence before You today, With hearts tender and open, Seeking to understand the depth of Your Word, Particularly as it resonates from Matthew 21:44, Which states, "And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be…

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Matthew 21:44 - "And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder."
"And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder." - Matthew 21:44
Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44
Psalms 44:21 - "Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart."
Matthew 24:44 - "Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."
Matthew 27:44 - "The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth."
Ezekiel 44:21 - "Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court."
Matthew 26:44 - "And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words."
Matthew 9:21
Matthew 22:44 - "The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?"
Matthew 21
Matthew 9:21-22
Genesis 44:21 - "And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him."
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 12:44 - "Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished."
"Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart." - Psalms 44:21
Matthew 25:21
Matthew 25:21
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;" - Matthew 5:44
Matthew 21:31