Living Stones 1 Peter 2:4-10

Two Pictures of Christians Living Stones Holy Priesthood

Two Types of Stones Living Stones Dead Stones Connected to other stones in a structure They have purpose. Dead Stones Stones with no connection By themselves They have no purpose.

Main Teaching of 1 Peter 2:4-10 Christians who come in faith to Christ will be built into the walls of the building of which Christ is the foundation stone.

Living stones picture believers’ union with Christ. Christ is included in the spiritual temple alongside believers.

Implications of Our Union With Christ We have a close relationship with Christ. We are placed in a spiritual house for the purpose of worshiping the living God. In order to fit, stones have to be placed.

Implications of Our Union With Christ We have a close relationship with Christ. We are placed in a spiritual house for the purpose of worship of the living God. In order to fit, stones have to be placed. We are being built into a single temple. An individual Christian cannot realize his significance and purpose apart from the community of believers.

Application You are saved into the church universal therefore you must involve yourself in the local church.

Application If the quality of stone demonstrates the glory of the builder then, you should desire to yield to Christ, be obedient to, and strive to please him in every area. In this way you become a better quality living stone.

Application Each living stone plays a role in the integrity and well-being of the whole structure.

Two Pictures of Christians Living Stones Our union with Christ Holy Priesthood Our access to God

Through him [Christ] then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Hebrews 13:15

What Are Spiritual Sacrifices? To praise God To recite God’s attributes To recite God’s works Saying thanks for both

What Are Spiritual Sacrifices? To praise God To do good “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:16

What Are Spiritual Sacrifices? To praise God To do good To give your resources “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:16