3. Relationship And Responsibility
1 Peter 2:4-10

4. A Living Stone In A Spiritual House
A building of the Lord’s making (Matt. 16:18)
This building has a sure foundation (1 Peter 2:6-7, re. Isa. 28:16)
The chief cornerstone lays out the building
Jesus is the Cornerstone (Acts 4:10-11)
The church rests of this foundation and cornerstone (Eph. 2:20-22)
A difference:
The Old Testament temple was physical
The New Testament temple is spiritual

5. Serving In A Holy Priesthood
The Old Testament had a priesthood
Descendants of Aaron {Levi} (Ex. 28:1, et al)
They serve in the sanctuary (2 Chron. 29:5, 11)
All was action of a physical nature

6. The New Testament has a priesthood
Christ as High Priest (Heb. 3:1)
Christians (Rev. 1:6; 5:10)
Action is of a spiritual nature
Singing (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. 13:15-16)
Giving with purpose of heart (2 Cor. 9:7)
Lord’s Supper in a worthy manner (1 Cor. 11:17- 28)
Prayer in faith (James 1:6; 5:15)
Preaching that is spiritual (1 Cor. 2:13)

7. A Citizen Of A Holy Nation
“Holy” means “separated, consecrated”
The disciple is called from the world:
By the gospel (2 Thess. 2:13-14)
Out of darkness; into light (1 Peter 2:9)
To be a people; receive mercy (1 Peter 2:10)
Dedicated to God and His service (1 Cor. 6:19-20)
A nation (monarchy)
King of kings (1 Tim. 6:15)
A zealous people (Titus 2:14)