1 Peter 2:1-17

This sermon from First Peter Chapter 2 explores what it means to be part of God's royal priesthood as Christians living in a post-Christian society. Pastor emphasizes that believers are called to live set apart in the world to reveal the One who set them apart. Just as the early Christians faced persecution under Emperor Nero, today's believers must maintain their distinct identity while conducting themselves honorably, even toward authorities they may disagree with. The sermon highlights Jesus as the cornerstone of our faith and explains how Christians are living stones being built into a spiritual house.

The pastor mentioned that 'our mouth reveals our heart.' How have you seen this play out in your own life or in the lives of others?

In verse 2, Peter compares our need for God's Word to a newborn's need for milk. How would you describe your current hunger for Scripture? What practical steps could you take to develop a deeper desire for God's Word?

What does it mean that Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith? What happens when we build our lives on other foundations?

The sermon emphasized that we are 'living stones' being built into a spiritual house. How does this metaphor change how you view your role in the church?

Peter calls believers to 'honor everyone' and even to honor authorities we might disagree with. Why is this so challenging, and how can we practice this in today's polarized society?

What does it mean to be part of a 'royal priesthood'? How should this identity affect our daily lives outside the church walls?

The pastor stated that 'any gospel that does not require submission to Christ and the denial of our flesh is a false gospel.' How have you seen this truth challenged in today's culture?

How would you answer the pastor's reflection question: 'What has changed about me since becoming a disciple of Christ?'