1. Jesus, The Stone 1 Peter 2:4-8

2. Introductory Thoughts Christ is referred to as many things throughout the Scriptures. In our text Peter ties several passages together in which Jesus is referred to as a stone. These Old Testament figures of speech, when tied together, reveal the complete picture of Jesus.

3. The Rejected Stone Rejected – Disallowed Psalm 118:22 Though rejected by the builders, the chief architect selected it as the chief cornerstone. Truly describes the Jews and their rejection of Jesus. Isaiah 53:3 – Matthew 21:33-42

4. The Chief Corner Stone The rejected stone became the chief cornerstone Psalm 118:22 – Isaiah 28:16 Here we see the different evaluations placed upon Jesus by the Jews Matthew 16:16-18 Jesus became the chief cornerstone of the Church Ephesians 2:19-22

5. The Precious Stone Direct quote of Isaiah 28:16 Shows that one can rely on Jesus 2 Timothy 1:12 – Hebrews 7:25 – 2 Timothy 4:6-8

6. The Chief Corner Stone Alludes to Isaiah 8:14 Jews are told to fix their hope upon God, in specific the Messiah Application in the New Testament Romans 9:31-33

7. Concluding Thoughts Acceptance and rejection of Christ are pictured as stones. What is Jesus to you?