Stone, rock. Lithos. Christ is the stone the builders rejected, now made the cornerstone. What the world discards, God builds upon.

Where, at which place. Hou. Scripture often marks the place where God acts, where the Spirit moves, where grace is found. Pay attention to where.

To die, to be dead. Thnēskō. Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days when Jesus arrived. Even so, Jesus wept, then spoke, then raised him. Death is never the final word.

Laid down, appointed, destined. Keîmai. The infant Jesus lay in a manger, and this same word marks him as appointed for the rise and fall of many. What is laid down by God is never merely resting. It is positioned with purpose.

Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.

An eye, the organ of sight. Eye has not seen nor ear heard what God has prepared for those who love Him. Heaven exceeds every imagination you have ever had.

Speak, say, declare. Epō. Every word spoken or written carries weight before God. Speak with intention.

When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, He begins with the most radical word imaginable — Father. In the ancient world, approaching God as Father was almost unthinkable. Jesus opens the door and says: this is how you come. Not as a subject before a king. As a child before a Father who already knows what you need.

To give thanks, to be grateful. Eucharisteo. In everything give thanks. Eucharisteo is the root of Eucharist. Gratitude is not just an emotion. It is a spiritual discipline.

No, not, never. Mé. The softest Greek negative, used to deny what is possible or expected. When God says no, he means it.