The Pilgrim's Journey: Becoming A Temple Of Praise (Part 3C)
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Introduction
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Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious,
you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”
Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,”
and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
Title - The Pilgrim’s Journey: Becoming a Temple of Praise
Series - Part 3C, 1 Peter: A Message of Hope of Pilgrims
Introduction
Textual Analyses
2 action words
offer up spiritual sacrifices -
proclaim the praises -
Peter introduced Christ as the “stone” of prophecy:
chief cornerstone - - with which God laid the foundation of the spiritual house for Himself
rejected stone that became the chief cornerstone -
stone of stumbling and rock of offense -
Peter also introduced God’s purpose in the body of believers to build a spiritual house and a holy priesthood, with Christ as the Foundation and and Chief Cornerstone ()
his flow of thought looks back to 3 important discourses made by the Lord Jesus Christ:
- where Christ revealed His plan to build His church
- Jesus quoted and announced that the kingdom will be taken from Israel and given to “a nation” that will produce the fruits.
- where Jesus said that “the rocks would cry out” if the disciples were to be silenced from praising God
Peter’s Main Idea
Despite the troubles that Christians receive from the unbelieving world, God is intent on building a spiritual house of praise, as prophesied in Scripture, through the lives of His people, through whom God will be greatly magnified.
God’s Intent in the Text
Main Points
Main Points
How can we become the spiritual house that God wants us to be?
We must recognize Christ as the Living Stone
We must recognize Christ as the Living Stone
Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious,
He was “rejected by men”
according to prophecy - ;
fulfilled -
He was “chosen by God”
He is “precious”
precious - to be highly respected or revered
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Living Stone - because He was the person who fulfilled the “stone” of prophecy
Isaiah 28.16
Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily.
He was a “tried” stone - tested and overcame!
He was precious - being the Only Begotten Son of God
He was a sure foundation - being found faithful and obedient to the Father’s will
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Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”
Jesus was also “chosen” - foreordained to this purpose before the foundation of the world
1 Peter 2.7
Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,”
and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.
To the believer, Jesus is “precious” - highly respected or revered
To the disobedient, Jesus is the “rejected stone”
but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness,
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
1 Corinthians 1.23-25
We must come to Christ as Living Stones
We must come to Christ as Living Stones
you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Living stones - just like Christ is a Living Stone
because the building blocks of God’s house today are humans
Living Stones - because God can only use materials of the same quality as the Foundation Stone
Living stones - because we are becoming “like Him” in this new birth
As He is, so are we in this world -
only living stones can become a spiritual house for God
Living Stones - because you have believed!
Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,”
and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
1 Peter 2.7-9
As living stones we share the following characteristics
Living Stones - because you are birthed
chosen generation - the elect who were birthed into this world
royal priesthood - kings and priests to God
holy nation - a holy human race
- a nation bringing forth the fruits
God’s own special people - belonging to, and owned by, God
who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
once not a people - before Christ came we did not exist as a people
before God called Abraham, no Israel people existed
now the people of God!
THE POINT IS -
Living stones - because we are becoming “like Him” in this new birth
THE PEOPLE OF GOD ARE ALIVE
We must assume the responsibilities of the Holy Priesthood
We must assume the responsibilities of the Holy Priesthood
The royal priesthood has 2 primary responsibilities:
To offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God -
spiritual sacrifices
instead of animal blood - the precious blood of the Lamb of God
instead of
acceptable sacrifices
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
Philippians 4.18
To proclaim the excellencies of God who called them from darkness to light -
praises - excellencies
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Hebrews 13.15-16
declare the excellent works of God in your life!
And when He got into the boat, he who had been demon-possessed begged Him that he might be with Him.
However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.”
And he departed and began to proclaim in Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all marveled.
Mark 5.
THE POINT IS -
THE CHURCH MUST BE A PLACE WHERE THE WORKS OF GOD IS DECLARED SO THAT THOSE WHO HEAR MAY GLORIFY GOD!
THE CHURCH MUST EMPHASIZE ON THE PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORKS, NOT ON THE SATISFACTION OF PEOPLE’S DESIRES.
Conclusion
Conclusion
God demands praise from the works of His hands.
THE GREATEST WORK OF GOD IS THE CREATION OF THE ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, THE HOLY NATION!
THEREFORE, TRUE EXALTATION OF GOD
BEGINS WITH THE WORKS OF CHRIST,
GOES THROUGH THE BELIEVER’S LIFE, AND
ENDS WITH THE PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORK IN AND BY THE CHURCH.
God wants to be worshipped in every facet of our lives, in this pilgrim journey.
when you’re sick, tired, depressed, lonely, worried… praise Him! Worship Him!
when you’re in the battle field, facing demons… praise Him! Worship Him!
when you’re celebrating, having a good time, enjoying success… praise Him! Worship Him!
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SONGS
You Deserve the Glory (chorus)
“For You are great, You do miracles so great...”
In Christ Alone (chorus)
“In Christ alone I place my trust...”
Praise the Lord
Great Is Thy Faithfulness (chorus)