Lesson 3044

Lesson (3044)(05-01-20) 1 Peter 2:6-10
    “Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”

    Today’s lesson reiterates that salvation through faith in the blood of Jesus Christ was extended to the Gentiles. Therein, Peter called the saved Gentiles “a chief corner stone, elect, precious”.
    In today’s quote, Peter explained how the Jews had first been given the “elect” status, but had forfeited it through their continual disobedience. ~