Lesson 4984

 (Lesson 4984) (09-23-25) 1st Peter 2:1-10 

   “Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 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 quote encourages us to get rid of things like bitterness, lying, hypocrisy, jealousy, and gossip. Instead, we should crave God’s Word the way a newborn baby craves milk, so we can grow strong in faith. Peter said that when we come to Jesus, the “living stone” that the Jews rejected but that God has chosen, we are being built into a spiritual house where we serve as holy priests, offering up ourselves in worship that pleases God through Christ. Jesus is the cornerstone that holds everything together. For those who believe, He is precious, but for those who reject Him, He becomes a stumbling block. Finally, Peter reminds us that believers are God’s chosen people, set apart to show His greatness. We’ve been brought out of darkness into His light. Once we had no identity as God’s people, but now we belong to Him and have received His mercy. ~