Living Stones
1 Peter 2:4-10
I imagine Peter, whose name means Rock, would have reflected on the imagery in the Psalms that describe God as a Rock. In this passage he quotes from Psalms, Isaiah (and Jesus), calling Christ a living stone and cornerstone. Through Christ, we are living stones with purpose.
The Supremacy of Christ
Chosen – God’s plan of salvation
Precious – of infinite value
Cornerstone – all things are built upon Him
Living Stone – resurrection life and power
The Stumbling of Unbelief
Disobeying the word
Rejecting Christ’s mercy, position and value
Taking offense at Christ’s teachings and claims
Destined- Have free will, but rejection of Christ does not:
Control God
Change Christ’s status
Challenge or defeat God’s plans
The Honor of Belief
Receiving mercy
Valuing Christ as precious
Worshipping God through Christ like living stones
Proclaiming the glory of Christ’s excellencies
