01/06/2026
PROPHETIC PAINTING
Title: Corner Stone, Living Stones
Media: Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
Size: 16” W x 20” H
Artist: Neng Sin, Kim
Completion Date: 1st June 2026
�In the weeks that I was church visiting, I was inspired to create and paint an image of ‘The Church’. Among the many passages given in the scriptures, the two that stood out were Eph. 2:19-22 and 1 Pet. 2:4-5.
Firstly, Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone of the Church, or the first foundation stone set in the construction of the building. It fixes the position of the entire building, as all the other stones are measured and set in reference to it. It physically locks the walls together and orientates the building directionally. Therefore, Jesus’ Words, doctrine, and teachings must be at the centre.
Being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple, He next laid the foundation of the apostles and prophets. This is the heavenly pattern of the management,appointment and authority of His Church.
Finally, we come to Jesus as the living stone rejected by men, but chosen by God, and is precious to the Father. We also, as living stones, are being joined together, as Jesus Christ works in us, directly and through His ministers. We grow, mature and thrive into a holy community of believers, which is the church.
References:
Eph. 2:19-22
Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
1 Pet. 2:4-5
Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Appreciation: Thanks to Boon Sian for editting support.
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