Matthew 21:42
Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)
What Does This Mean?
In Matthew 21:42, Jesus asks if the listeners have read in the scriptures about a stone that was rejected by builders but later became crucial for their work. He uses this analogy to describe how God has made something once seen as insignificant into something important.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're building a big tower with blocks and one block doesn’t seem useful at first, so you set it aside. But then you realize that exact block is perfect to hold everything together! Jesus says this happened in God's plan too – what seemed useless became super important!
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this Gospel around 80-90 AD for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. The cultural setting was one of religious tension and the expectation of the Messiah, where many leaders did not accept Jesus.
Living It Out Today
Just like the rejected stone that became crucial, we might face times when our ideas or roles are undervalued by others. But God can take these moments and make them significant in ways beyond what people initially see.