A Jesus-defined Life (II) — 1 Peter 2:4-10

I. Jesus is the source of our identity. (4-5, 9)

  • Jesus is … (4)
    • “a living stone”
    • “rejected by men”
    • “in the sight of God chosen and precious”
  • We are … (5, 9)
    • “living stones” (5)
    • “a spiritual house” (5)
    • “a holy priesthood” (5)
    • “a chosen race” (9)
    • “a royal priesthood” (9)
    • “a holy nation” (9)
    • “a people for his own possession” (9)

II. Jesus is the source of our destiny. (6-8)

  • We choose our destiny by believing. (6b, 7a)
  • We choose our destiny by disbelieving. (4, 7b, 8b)

III. Jesus is the source of our activity. (10)

  • We offer spiritual sacrifices. (5b)
  • We fulfill a special mission. (9b)

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