1 Peter 2:4-12

Why is Peter so keen to remind his readers of their status and identity as Christians?

v. 4-8
What do these verses tell us happens when someone becomes a Christian?

From this passage, how would you answer someone who said “I don’t think you need to be involved in the church to be a Christian”?

How do you feel about being God’s presence on the earth?

v. 9-10
Compare 2:9-10 with Ex 19:3-6 and Deut 7:6. In what ways is the church similar to and different from Old Testament Israel? 

To what extent do you think of yourself in these terms? What difference would it make if you did?

v. 11-12
What does it mean to live as aliens and strangers in the world?

Do the non-Christians around you think you are strange? Why or why not?

1 Peter 2:4-12

Why is Peter so keen to remind his readers of their status and identity as Christians?

v. 4-8
What do these verses tell us happens when someone becomes a Christian?

From this passage, how would you answer someone who said “I don’t think you need to be involved in the church to be a Christian”?

How do you feel about being God’s presence on the earth?

v. 9-10
Compare 2:9-10 with Ex 19:3-6 and Deut 7:6. In what ways is the church similar to and different from Old Testament Israel? 

To what extent do you think of yourself in these terms? What difference would it make if you did?

v. 11-12
What does it mean to live as aliens and strangers in the world?

Do the non-Christians around you think you are strange? Why or why not?

1 Peter 2:4-12

Why is Peter so keen to remind his readers of their status and identity as Christians?

v. 4-8
What do these verses tell us happens when someone becomes a Christian?

From this passage, how would you answer someone who said “I don’t think you need to be involved in the church to be a Christian”?

How do you feel about being God’s presence on the earth?

v. 9-10
Compare 2:9-10 with Ex 19:3-6 and Deut 7:6. In what ways is the church similar to and different from Old Testament Israel? 

To what extent do you think of yourself in these terms? What difference would it make if you did?

v. 11-12
What does it mean to live as aliens and strangers in the world?

Do the non-Christians around you think you are strange? Why or why not?