1 Peter 2:4-5

“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.”

"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." - 1 Peter 2:4-5
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What does 1 Peter 2:4-5 mean?

1 Peter 2:4-5, King James Version (KJV): 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by…

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Living Stones: Called to Build and Be Built Up

In the heart of the New Testament, the Apostle Peter delivers a powerful message found in his first epistle that connects believers to Christ in a profound way. In 1 Peter 2:4-5, we are invited to reflect on our identity and purpose as followers of Christ: "To whom coming, as…

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A Prayer of Gratitude and Dedication as Living Stones

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, drawn by the wonderful truth found in Your Holy Word. As we meditate upon 1 Peter 2:4-5, we are reminded of the beauty and significance of being called to You, our Living Stone, who has been…

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1 Peter 2:4-5 - "As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."
1 Peter 2:4 - "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,"
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1 Peter 4:5 - "Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead."
1 Peter 5:4 - "And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
"To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious," - 1 Peter 2:4
2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
1 Peter 4:2 - "That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God."
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1 Peter 5:2 - "Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;"
1 Peter 5:7
"Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead." - 1 Peter 4:5
1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 2:5 - "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."
1 Peter 4:8
1 Peter 4:10
1 Peter 4:10
1 Peter 5:6-7
2 Peter 1:5-6 - "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness."
2 Peter 1:4 - "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."
1 Peter 5:6-7
"Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." - 2 Peter 1:4
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:9