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1 Peter-2

Living Stones: A Devotional Study on 1 Peter 2​

Introduction​

The letter of 1 Peter is a powerful tool to help believers in Jesus Christ live out their faith amidst persecution and difficulty. In chapter 2, Peter draws a poignant picture of the believing community as living stones, built together in Jesus Christ. As we delve into this chapter, let's explore the profound truths and spiritual insights embedded in this picture.

Section 1: Living Stones (1 Peter 2:1-10)​

Devotional Thought: Our faith in Christ makes us living stones, built together into a spiritual house. This image emphasizes the importance of our community in Christ. Spend some time today reflecting deeply about how our community in Christ is built by faith in Jesus Christ.

Reflection Questions:

  • How has our community in Christ laid a strong foundation in your life?
  • How does the image of living stones inspire us to build upon each other's foundation in Christ?

Section 2: Rejection and Acceptance (1 Peter 2:4-10)​

Devotional Thought: As believers, we've been rejected by society, but we're welcomed by God. Let this truth encourage you today. Remember that our identity is firmly planted in Christ, despite societal rejection.

Reflection Questions:

  • In what ways do you feel rejected by society?
  • How can you remind your heart and mind that our identity is in Christ, despite societal rejection?

Section 3: Christ, the Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:1-8)​

Devotional Thought: Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith, and our faith is built upon Him alone. Take some time today to reflect deeply on the importance of Christ being the cornerstone of our faith in Him.

Reflection Questions:

  • How has your faith in Christ been built upon Him as the cornerstone?
  • How can we strive to build our faith more strongly upon Christ's cornerstone?

Section 4: Choosing the Right Stone (1 Peter 2:1-8)​

Devotional Thought: We must be discerning in selecting the stone we build our faith upon. Peter urges us to mock at lion and calves of gold, which the people around us may try to get us to build our faith upon. May we build our faith upon the true and living stone of Christ alone, rejecting the false stones others offer us.

Reflection Questions:

  • In what ways have you tried to build your faith upon false stones instead of Christ?
  • How can you identify false stones offered by society and crucial to build your faith upon Christ alone?

Section 5: A Royal Priesthood (1 Peter 2:1-12)​

Devotional Thought: In Christ, we've been made a royal priesthood, and we're privileged to offer spiritual sacrifices to God. May we cherish this privilege today and praise God for it.

Reflection Questions:

  • How does your life offer spiritual sacrifices to God today?
  • In what ways can you offer more spiritual sacrifices as a member of God's royal priesthood?

Conclusion:​

Like a mighty choir, millions of believers join together today in fulfilling our role as living stones, built together, and offering spiritual sacrifices to God. May we cherish this blessed position we're privileged to have in Christ. Our faith in Him makes us living stones, and our identity in Him delivers us into the loving embrace of God our Father.