1 Peter

Peter wrote his first letter to dispersed Christians in Asia Minor, beginning to fear persecution after his friend James was murdered in Jerusalem in AD 62. It's a potent book on the beauty and power of the Gospel of grace to give us hope in a hostile world.

Living Stones

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Living with our identity secure and making a difference

Speaker: Amie Lymer
Series: 1 Peter
Date: 3rd Dec, 2017
Download: Living Stones
Plays: 12
Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Who we are - Our Identity (v 4-10)

Jesus - the living cornerstone

We are living stones

We are chosen by God

We are royal priests

We are a holy nation

We are God's special possession

Our response - living Godly lives (v 1-3, 11-12)

Get rid of sin that hinders

Crave God and His word

Remember what God has done

Serve and use our gifts

Unity

Our lives are an example to others

Share the Good News

Life Group Q:

In Christ, we have a new identity. What does this mean to you?

Which description of our God-given identity most stood out to you? Why?

Why did Peter use 'alien' and 'stranger' to describe believers?

What does v12 teach us about how we should live?

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