But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9, ESV) Every Sunday I share a verse of the week. Use this verse to meditate, pray, ponder, and memorize during the week. See how taking just one verse into your heart … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week (1 Peter 2:9)
Devotions
The Stumbling Stone
“So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.” (1 Peter 2:7–8, ESV) Yesterday, we heard about Jesus the cornerstone. Peter said that whoever believes in Jesus … [Read more...] about The Stumbling Stone
Cornerstone
“For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”” (1 Peter 2:6, ESV) The cornerstone is the first and most important stone. It serves as the reference for all the other stones to be laid. If the cornerstone is not set properly, then none of the other stones will be. And … [Read more...] about Cornerstone
Your Privileged Role
You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5, ESV) You are being built into a holy priesthood! Today, when we think of priests, we might think about a Catholic priest. But if we are to understand what Peter is talking about in this verse, … [Read more...] about Your Privileged Role
The Living and Precious Stone
“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious.” (1 Peter 2:4, ESV) During Christmas vacation, our family visited the American Museum of Natural History outside of Central Park in New York City. One of the sections in the museum is the Hall of Gems. It was a family favorite. The kids were amazed by the size and different colors … [Read more...] about The Living and Precious Stone