1 Peter 2:4-10 Belonging to God’s People

CarlosCrispin Mareno

BIG IDEA We need to be reminded of our identity (who we are) and our purpose (what we do). 1 Peter 2:4-10 Context: Encouragement Form: Indicative Preliminary Observations

Indicative Imperative

BIG IDEA We need to be reminded of our identity (who we are) and our purpose (what we do). 1 Peter 2:4-10 Context: Encouragement Form: Indicative Starting Point: Jesus Christ! Preliminary Observations

1 Peter 2: As you come to him, the living Stone— rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2: As you come to him, the living Stone— rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Identity Purpose Strategic Interdependence Dwelling Place for God Inclusive Privilege Offer Ourselves to God: Worship Philippians 2:17, 4:18; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 13:15

1 Peter 2: For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” 7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone,” 8 and, “A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message— which is also what they were destined for. Isaiah 28:16 Psalm 118:22 Isaiah 8:14 OT Authority OT Anticipation

1 Peter 2: But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Identity Purpose

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, God took the initiative. You have the privilege of direct access. You officially belong to God. Corporate Identity You are part of something special.

1 Peter 2: But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Purpose

Living Stones Spiritual House Holy Priesthood Jesus is the Cornerstone Offer Spiritual Sacrifices Chosen People Royal Priesthood Holy Nation People Belonging to God Declare His Praises our identity (who we are) our purpose (what we do) Summary

BIG IDEA We need to be reminded of our identity (who we are) and our purpose (what we do). 1 Peter 2:4-10 We are the living, connected, unique, chosen, dignified, people of God! Worship!

BIG IDEA We need to be reminded of our identity (who we are) and our purpose (what we do). 1 Peter 2:4-10 IMPLICATIONS It is not OK with God for me to say “Jesus, Yes! Church, No!” When I gather with others for worship… I’m not “the customer.” If my life is too busy for corporate worship… I am too busy. My sense of fulfillment in life will be in direct proportion to my growth as a worshiper of Jesus Christ.

I have learned that ignoring a calling can lead to depression, anger, frustration, and a deep dissatisfaction with life. Kirsten Strand "Following a Tough Call” And I have learned that following a calling can also lead to moments of depression, anger, frustration, and loneliness. Yet, underneath those feelings will be a profound sense of peace and satisfaction.

Michael Sparks