Journey of Stones

Stick & Stones John 8: 1 - 12

Children Playground Sayings

“Liar, Liar, pants on fire!” “Nose as long as a telephone wire!” “Made you look, made you look, made you buy a penny-book!”

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” Is this true?

Criticism can hurt deeply “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can sting like anything” Criticism can hurt deeply

We use criticism at times when we do not even know it! “Lazy, stupid, clumsy, ugly, irresponsible”

“In the same way, even though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts wildly. Think about this: A small flame can set a whole forest on fire. The tongue is a small flame of fire, a world of evil at work in us.” James 3: 5-6

Pharisees Interrupt Jesus with Adulterous Woman John 8: 1 - 12

Hear their harsh, condemning words…

“whoever has never sinned…” Hear Jesus reply… “whoever has never sinned…” “neither do I condemn you go and sin no more”

Which words would our tongues affirm? Would our hands be filled with stones?

Jesus provides a Second Chance!

SO WHAT?

Today your Stone represents a Second Chance!

Journey of Stones