“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18)

Prop: translucent stones or another kind of gem (or larger white stones onto which people can write the name of Jesus)

He was an upstanding Christian, long-time servant in ministry, Chair of the Administrative Council, member of the Trustees, organizer of the yearly fund-raiser and the monthly Men’s Breakfast. “Carl” (as we’ll call him) was one of the “cornerstones” of the church. He always seemed to know the right thing to say and upheld upright positions on every topic. Everyone thought of him as one of the most devoted persons in the church.

Secretly, however, he was undermining the rule and reign of Christ. How? By intimidating those who did not …