Epistles of the Water Walker 1 Peter 2:1-10 Precious in the Sight of God
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
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)
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)
Definitions – Who we are in Christ Living Stones (v. 5 - 8) 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)
Overarching Theme Rejected because we are Accepted
Overarching Theme Rejected because we are Accepted