2. Epistles of the Water Walker
1 Peter 2:1-10
Precious in the Sight of God

3. A topical outline: Exhortations Clarifications Definitions
Instructions to the Believers
Clarifications
Purpose of the Church
Definitions
Who we are in Christ
Overarching Theme
Rejected because we are Accepted

4. Exhortations – Instructions to Believers
Put aside that which doesn’t match the holy, loving, God-fearers we are! (vs. 1; cf. 1:16,17,22)
Baby _ Milk = Us _ Bible (vs. 2)
Cooperate with God’s construction (vs. 5)
Recognize our identification with Christ (as rejected stones)

5. Clarifications – Purpose of the Church
To be built up spiritually (v. 5)
Ephesians 4:11-16
To offer spiritual sacrifices (ibid)
Hebrews 13:15-16
To proclaim the excellencies of God! (v. 9)

6. Definitions – Who we are in Christ
Living Stones (v )
A Chosen Race (v. 9)
A Royal Priesthood (vs. 5, 9)
A Holy Nation (v. 9)
A People for God’s own possession (ibid.)
Because He is merciful!! (v. 10)

7. Overarching Theme Rejected because we are Accepted

8. Overarching Theme Rejected because we are Accepted