WHEN THE STONES TURNED INTO GODS! Deuteronomy 12:1–4; 2 Kings 18:4 KJV Why did God command some memorial stones to be erected while ordering other sacred pillars to be destroyed? In this Sunday School lesson, Pastor Darrell D. Bailey explores the difference between remembering God’s mighty works and worshipping the objects associated with them. Through the stories of Jacob’s pillar, Joshua’s twelve stones, Moses’ bronze serpent, Hezekiah’s reforms, and Elijah’s altar on Mount Carmel, we discover three powerful truths: the stones that reminded people of God, the stones that replaced God in people’s hearts, and the stones that revealed who deserved the glory.
The lesson also examines ancient standing stones, Stonehenge, and Göbekli Tepe, carefully distinguishing biblical teaching from archaeological evidence and historical speculation. Above all, the message points to Jesus Christ, the only Savior and sure foundation of our faith. A memorial points us to the God who performed the miracle. An idol takes the place in our hearts that belongs to God alone.