1 Peter 2:4-10 (Christ is our Foundation-part 2)Spiritual House, Priesthood..Mark Rater...8/7/22

                                         

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1 Peter 2:4-10 (Christ is our Foundation) 

Spiritual House, Priesthood


Review

Chapter one: born again through the word of God.

2:1-3… Jesus is our spiritual nourishment

2:4-10…Jesus is the foundation of each believer and the church


v4-6 

Jesus is called a ___________________ _____________________ (v4)

  • He is ________________________ (v4)

  • He has been rejected by men (v4) 

  • He is choice and precious in the sight of ___________ (v4, v6) 

  • He is the ____________________________________ laid by God (v6) 

  • Those who place their faith in Him will not be put to ______________________________________________ (v6) 



_____________________________ in Christ are called living stones (v5) 

  • believers are _________________________________ spiritually (v5)

  • Believers are closely identified with and _______________________________ with Christ

  • believers are built up like stones resulting in a spiritual house (v5)

    • this refers to the ________________________________

      • One body with many parts (1 Cor 12:12-27)

      • Purpose:

        • _________________ God-Eph 1:11-12

        • _________________ One Another-Eph 4:11-13

        • ________________ others about Jesus-Matt 28:19-20

      • Acts 2:42… four main activities of the early church

      • Regular attendance non negotiable…Hebrews 10:21

      • Built by Jesus …Matthew 16:18


  • individual believers are also referred to as the _______________________ of God (God’s dwelling place) (1 Cor 3:16, Gal 2:20, Rom 8: 8-11) 


  • the purpose of the spiritual house-a holy ________________________ to offer spiritual ________________________ (v5) 

    • priesthood in OT…(Genesis 8:20, 26:25, 31:54, Exodus 19:6, 28:1) 

    • Priesthood in NT: all believers are a kingdom of priests (1 Pet 2:9, Rev 1:6) 

    • ______________________ is our Great High Priest… (Heb 4:14-16, 9:24, 10:19-22.


  • the priesthood of all believers offers spiritual sacrifices…

    • Romans 12:1-2 (conduct of body and ________________________)

    • Hebrews 13:15-16 (___________________, doing good, sharing)

    • Philippians 4:18 (________________________ and receiving)

  • these spiritual sacrifices are acceptable only because of the once for all sacrifice of _______________________ _____________________ on behalf of sinners  (v5) 


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1 Peter 2:4-10 (Christ is our Foundation) 

Spiritual House, Priesthood

Review

Chapter one: born again through the word of God.

2:1-3… Jesus is our spiritual nourishment

2:4-10…Jesus is the foundation of each believer and the church


v4-6 

Jesus is called a living stone (v4)

  • He is alive (v4)

  • He has been rejected by men (v4) 

  • He is choice and precious in the sight of God (v4, v6) 

  • He is the cornerstone laid by God (v6) 

  • Those who place their faith in Him will not be put to shame (v6) 



Believers in Christ are called living stones (v5) 

  • believers are alive spiritually (v5)

  • Believers are closely identified with and unitedwith Christ

  • believers are built up like stones resulting in a spiritual house (v5)

    • this refers to the church

      • One body with many parts (1 Cor 12:12-27)

      • Purpose:

        • Glorify God-Eph 1:11-12

        • Edify One Another-Eph 4:11-13

        • Tell others about Jesus-Matt 28:19-20

      • Acts 2:42… four main activities of the early church

      • Regular attendance non negotiable…Hebrews 10:21

      • Built by Jesus …Matthew 16:18


  • individual believers are also referred to as the Temple of God (God’s dwelling place) (1 Cor 3:16, Gal 2:20, Rom 8: 8-11) 


  • the purpose of the spiritual house-a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices (v5) 

    • priesthood in OT…(Genesis 8:20, 26:25, 31:54, Exodus 19:6, 28:1) 

    • Priesthood in NT: all believers are a kingdom of priests (1 Pet 2:9, Rev 1:6) 

    • Jesus Christ is our Great High Priest… (Heb 4:14-16, 9:24, 10:19-22.)


  • the priesthood of all believers offers spiritual sacrifices…

    • Romans 12:1-2 (conduct of body and mind)

    • Hebrews 13:15-16 (praise, doing good, sharing)

    • Philippians 4:18 (giving and receiving)

  • these spiritual sacrifices are acceptable only because of the once for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ on behalf of sinners  (v5) 



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