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