WALK THE TALK / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Our goal is not just “to know” but to “act upon what we know.” (His Word, Our Walk!) We encourage you to discuss the following questions with family, friends or your group.

For Discussion: 1. Which of the teachings from this passage about Jesus are

most meaningful to you and why?

2. Which teaching from this passage about the church is most meaningful to you right now and why?

3.How does it make you feel to know you are a part of a world-wide, multi-ethnic, eternal

family of faith?

4.This passage points out that Jesus can be accepted or rejected, but He can’t be ignored. What do you think of this truth?

Briefly share your story about when you came to trust Christ.

5. Is there someone in your life you desire to embrace Christ? Take some time to pray for them to be drawn to salvation.

6. Which “Faith in action” step is most challenging for you?

7. What, if any action step (suggested or otherwise) might the Lord be leading you to do in response to today’s time in His Word?

TWO LESSONS FOR OUR STUDY OF SALVATION 1. As a believer you have a new BIRTH and a living HOPE. 2. This living hope calls us to a HOLY life.

IN 1 PETER WE SEE . . . 1. SALVATION 2. STRANGERS 3. SUFFERING

SALVATION FROM 1 PETER CHAPTER 1 1 Peter 1:18-21 “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.”

1. Salvation = New life here on earth. (1:3)

2. Salvation is an eternal inheritance to come. (1:4-5)

3. Salvation is about being saved from our empty way of life. (1:18)

4. Salvation has been given to us through Jesus Christ. (1:18-21)

July 4 & 5, 2020 | Identity of Salvation | 1Pet. 2:4-10 | Pastor Mark A. Vincenti

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RESPONSES TO JESUS RESPONSE NO. 1   1 Peter 2:6-7 “…and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame. Now to you who believe, this stone is precious.”

Trust and believe in Jesus.

RESPONSE NO. 2 1 Peter 2:7-8 “…but to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone,” and “A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message - which is also what they were destined for.“

Reject and disobey Jesus.

Jesus can be accepted or rejected, but He can’t be ignored.John 3:36 ”Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.”

FAITH IN ACTION: 1. Trust Jesus: (1 Peter 2:4) Jesus is worthy of your trust &

stable enough for you to build your life upon.

2. Worship Jesus: (1 Peter 2:5, Romans 12:1) Jesus is precious and worthy of your worship.

3. Thank Jesus: (1 Peter 2:10) Through Jesus’ gift of salvation, you have been given a stunning new identity. Thank Him for this gift.

4. Love the family of Jesus: (1 Peter 2:9) Through salvation, Jesus created a beautiful, multi-ethnic, holy nation. Because of salvation, you are part of something bigger than yourself-an amazing community and global family.

5. Share Jesus: (1 Peter 2:9) “Declare the praises of him who called us out of darkness into His wonderful light.”

WHAT’S IT SAY ABOUT JESUS? 

1. Living Stone (Deuteronomy 32:4, 2 Samuel 22:32, Psalm

18:2, Isaiah 44:8)

2. Rejected (Isaiah 53:3, John 1:11)

3. Precious to God (Mark 9:7)

4. Cornerstone (Isaiah 28:16)

5. Capstone (Psalm 118:22)

6. Precious to believers

7. Stone that causes men to stumble/ Rock that makes men fall

WHAT’S IT SAY ABOUT US? 

1. Living stones being built into God’s house (Eph. 2:19-22)

2. Chosen people

3. Royal Priesthood (Exodus 19:6)

4. Holy Nation (Acts 2:4-11)

5. Belonging to God

6. Out of darkness/Living in His light

7. Received God’s mercy

WHAT’S OUR RESPONSE?