Tyndale Open Study Notes on Mark 12:10

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
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12:10-11 In his second rhetorical question, Jesus used a quotation from Ps 118:22-23. The rejected stone (the Son) had become the cornerstone of God’s Kingdom (cp. Acts 4:11; 1 Pet 2:4, 6-7). The phrase is traditionally understood as the buried cornerstone that is part of the foundation, but it could be the capstone at the top of a building that marks its completion. Whichever stone is meant, it was the most important one. Despite the evil intention of the builders—the religious leaders—all they did was in accordance with God’s will (Acts 4:28), which was wonderful to see. Those who put Jesus to death were God’s instruments in his plan for the Son of Man to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45).

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