stones of stumbling 1 pETER 2:1-12

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Why chapter 2?

1 Peter 2 was written to “Christian warriors” who were tempted to compromise and turn back to a less offensive lifestyle and doctrine.

1 Peter 2- “stone of stumbling”

“He will be as a sanctuary, but also a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.”

Isaiah 8:14

1 Peter 2- “stone of stumbling”

Like the U.S. military, Christians are guardians, offending the wicked and stumbling evil doers.

1 Peter 2:1

Malice: Intent to do evil

Deceit: Speaking partial, less-offensive truth

1 Peter 2:1

Hypocrisy: Conduct out-of-step with your beliefs.Envying: Desirous to be like God’s enemies

1 Peter 2:1

Evil speaking: Apologizing for, or criticizing Christianity.

1 Peter 2:1- Paraphrase“Remove yourself from evil, that is, speaking partial, less-offensive truth; acting worldly in order to impress people who love to hear you criticize the Church and apologize for the Bible.”

1 Peter 2:2-5As newborn babes: People who are simple, innocent and pure.As living stones: People who offend and stumble evil doers.

1 Peter 2:1-8- jesus offends“What are we to make of Christ? You must either accept Him or reject Him. The things He says are too different from what other teachers have said…

1 Peter 2:1-8- jesus offends“Others say, “This is the truth about life. This is the way you ought to go.” But Jesus said, ‘I am the Way; I am the Truth and the Life’…

1 Peter 2:1-8- jesus offends“Others teachers say such and such about the universe. But Jesus said, ‘I made the universe.’ A man who is merely a man and says the sort of things Jesus said…

1 Peter 2:1-8- jesus offends“would not be a great moral teacher. He may be a lunatic or a devil! You can rightly say Jesus was a fool, or kill Him as a demon, or else fall at His feet and call Him Lord!”

1 Peter 2:9- called to stand out

Chosen Generation: Personally selected to be God’s voice and His hands during this time in human history.

Royal Priesthood: An extension to minister God’s magnificence

1 Peter 2:9- called to stand outHoly Nation: As a people you are separate, set apart and without compare.Peculiar People: Strangely blessed with God’s favor and grace… giving God the credit for all the virtue you bestow.

stones of stumbling 1 pETER 2:1-12