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BORE OUR SINS / 1 PETER 2:24

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(KJV) 1 Peter 2:24

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

BORE OUR SINS / 1 PETER 2:24

When Christ suffered and died, He was not just setting an example of love and suffering; He was taking our place and paying our penalty for sin (Isaiah 53:4, 11-12). We deserve death for our defiance against God, but Christ has already paid that penalty, becoming our substitute and taking on Himself the punishment for our sins when He gave His life on the cross (1 Peter 3:18; John 1:29; Hebrews 9:28; 10:10). The purpose of His death for us was “so that we might die to sins” (1 Peter 2:24-25; Romans 6:1-8), which means that we can be free from sin’s guilt and control and unresponsive to its influence (Romans 6:11). By His death, Christ opened the way by which we can return to God and receive a right relationship with Him (Romans 3:24-26). In addition, Christ’s sacrifice provides the grace (the undeserved favor, love and enablement) to obey God and to do what is right by His standard (Romans 6:2-3; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Galatians 2:20). Peter uses the word “healed” in relation to salvation with all its benefits because Christ’s sacrifice was complete, providing relief and restoration spiritually, physically, emotionally and in every way that we need (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17).

Bible Study Tools I Use

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. CHRIST SUFFERED … FOLLOW IN HIS STEPS / 1 PETER 2:21
  2. LIVE SUCH GOOD LIVES AMONG THE PAGANS / 1 PETER 2:12
  3. ALIENS AND STRANGERS / 1 PETER 2:11
  4. A HOLY NATION / 1 PETER 2:9
  5. A ROCK THAT MAKES THEM FALL / 1 PETER 2:8
  6. A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5
  7. THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4
  8. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
  9. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  10. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  11. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  12. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  13. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  14. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  15. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  16. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  17. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  18. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  19. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  20. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  21. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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CHRIST SUFFERED … FOLLOW IN HIS STEPS / 1 PETER 2:21

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(KJV) 1 Peter 2:21

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

CHRIST SUFFERED … FOLLOW IN HIS STEPS / 1 PETER 2:21

Jesus Christ is the highest example of one who suffered evil for doing good. For those who follow His example, their sufferings are actually transformed into opportunities to identify with their Savior. They recognize that the highest honor and privilege of any believer is to suffer for the cause of Christ and to spread His message (Matthew 5:10). In suffering for doing good, Christians follow the example of Christ and the apostles – those He originally sent with His authority to deliver His message and help establish His New Testament church (Isaiah 53; Matthew 16:21; Matthew 20:28; Acts 9:16; Hebrews 5:8). 

  1. Christians must be willing to suffer (1 Peter 4:1; 2 Corinthians 11:23-29), particularly to share in the sufferings of Christ (1 Peter 4:13; 2 Corinthians 1:5; Philippians 3:10). They should expect difficulty and suffering to be a part of their service to God 2 Corinthians 4:10-12; 1 Corinthians 11:1).
  2. Suffering for Christ is called suffering “according to God’s will” (1 Peter 4:19), for His “name” (Acts 9:16), “for the gospel” (2 Timothy 1:8), “for what is right” (1 Peter 3:14) and for “the kingdom of God” (2 Thessalonians 1:5).
  3. Suffering for Christ is a way to develop spiritual maturity (Hebrews 2:10), to obtain God’s blessing (1 Peter 4:14) and to relate to and minister to others (2 Corinthians 4:10-12). Sharing in Christ’s suffering prepares us to share in His glory (Romans 8:17-18). In this sense, suffering for good should be seen as a precious gift from God (1 Peter 2:19; Philippians 1:29). 
  4. In living for Christ and helping to spread His message, we should not look for trouble or purposely pursue the most difficult ways. Yet, we must be willing and prepared to experience and endure suffering, understanding that difficulties come to those who walk in devotion to Christ.

Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • www. biblegateway.com
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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. LIVE SUCH GOOD LIVES AMONG THE PAGANS / 1 PETER 2:12
  2. ALIENS AND STRANGERS / 1 PETER 2:11
  3. A HOLY NATION / 1 PETER 2:9
  4. A ROCK THAT MAKES THEM FALL / 1 PETER 2:8
  5. A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5
  6. THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4
  7. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
  8. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  9. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  10. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  11. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  12. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  13. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  14. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  15. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  16. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  17. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  18. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  19. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  20. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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LIVE SUCH GOOD LIVES AMONG THE PAGANS / 1 PETER 2:12

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 2:12

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

LIVE SUCH GOOD LIVES AMONG THE PAGANS / 1 PETER 2:12

As Christians, our lives should stand out in a positive way from people in the world who do not follow Christ (Philippians 2:15). Our aim is not to be different simply for the sake of being different or to isolate ourselves from the rest of society; rather, our goal is to reflect Christ’s character and shine His light in spiritually dark places (Matthew 5:14-16; Titus 2:8). Most people are still searching for satisfaction and significance in life. If we can reflect God’s uncommon and undeniable peace and purpose, people will take notice. Some will be inspired to consider the claims of Christ for themselves. Others may reject or mistreat us; but sometimes those who give Christians the hardest time are the most serious about finding something that is real and worth living and dying for. As a result, they will put believers to the test to see if what they have is worth holding on to. We must treat such people with special grace and show them that following Christ means more than anything else in life.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. ALIENS AND STRANGERS / 1 PETER 2:11
  2. A HOLY NATION / 1 PETER 2:9
  3. A ROCK THAT MAKES THEM FALL / 1 PETER 2:8
  4. A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5
  5. THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4
  6. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
  7. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  8. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  9. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  10. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  11. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  12. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  13. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  14. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  15. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  16. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  17. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  18. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  19. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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ALIENS AND STRANGERS / 1 PETER 2:11

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 2:11

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

ALIENS AND STRANGERS / 1 PETER 2:11

As followers of Christ, our new designation as God’s own possession sets us apart from the corrupt ways of this world. We are part of Christ’s kingdom, which “is not of this world” (John 18:36). We are not identified with, nor do we give in to the deceptive and destructive influences of the surrounding society. For now, we live in a country to which we do not belong; we are simply passing through on the way to “a better country” (Hebrews 11:16). Our true citizenship is with Christ in heaven (Philippians 3:20-21; Hebrews 11:9-16); therefore, we must not conform to the world’s pattern and practices (Romans 12:2).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. A HOLY NATION / 1 PETER 2:9
  2. A ROCK THAT MAKES THEM FALL / 1 PETER 2:8
  3. A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5
  4. THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4
  5. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
  6. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  7. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  8. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  9. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  10. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  11. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  12. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  13. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  14. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  15. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  16. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  17. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  18. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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A HOLY NATION / 1 PETER 2:9

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 2:9

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;

A HOLY NATION / 1 PETER 2:9

Just as the Israelites were called God’s chosen people in the Old Testament, all followers of Christ today are considered chosen (1 Peter 1:2). All believers collectively are set apart (as a whole group, the “church”) for God and His kingdom purposes (Acts 20:28; Titus 2:14). As “a holy nation,” they are to reflect His glory and to spread His message of salvation in a way that brings honor and praise to Him (Exodus 19:6; Isaiah 42:1).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. A ROCK THAT MAKES THEM FALL / 1 PETER 2:8
  2. A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5
  3. THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4
  4. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
  5. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  6. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  7. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  8. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  9. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  10. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  11. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  12. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  13. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  14. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  15. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  16. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  17. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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A ROCK THAT MAKES THEM FALL / 1 PETER 2:8

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(KJV) 1 Peter 2:8

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.

A ROCK THAT MAKES THEM FALL / 1 PETER 2:8

Those who accept Christ, yield their lives to Him and base their lives on His principles and purposes are like living stones, built into a spiritual house of God (1 Peter 2:5). However, those who reject Christ will stumble and fall over His truth and standards and will ultimately be broken and crushed by His judgment (Luke 20:17-18; Luke 2:34; Isaiah 8:14). This does not mean that God destined certain people for destruction; rather, it means that unbelief, as a choice of one’s own free will, is destined to result in eternal destruction.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5
  2. THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4
  3. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
  4. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  5. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  6. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  7. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  8. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  9. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  10. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  11. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  12. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  13. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  14. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  15. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  16. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 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.

A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5

In the Old Testament, the priesthood was restricted to a qualified minority – only descendants of Aaron from the Israelite tribe (family line) of Levi. Their unique responsibility was to offer sacrifices to God on behalf of His people and to make communication between God and His people possible (Exodus 28:1; 2 Chronicles 29:11). Now, through Jesus Christ, every true Christian has been made a priest to God (Revelation 1:6; 5:10; Revelation 20:6). The priesthood of all true believers means the following:

  1. All believers have direct access to God through Christ (1 Peter 3:18; John 14:6; Ephesians 2:18).
  2. All true believers are obligated to live holy lives (1 Peter 2:5, 9; 1 Peter 1:16).
  3. All true believers must offer “spiritual sacrifices” to God, including: (a) living in obedience to God and refusing to conform to the pattern of the world (Romans 12:1–2); (b) praying to and praising God (Psalms 50:14; Hebrews 13:15); (c)serving God with whole hearts and willing hands (1 Chronicles 28:9; Ephesians 5:1-2; Philippians 2:17-18); (d) performing good works (Hebrews 13:16); (e) giving of our material possessions (Romans 12:13; Philippians 4:18); (f) presenting our bodies to God as instruments of righteousness (to do what is right according to God’s standards, plans and purposes (Romans 6:13, 19).
  4. All true believers are to intercede (pray for others’ needs and concerns) for one another and for all people (Colossians 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:1; Revelation 8:3).
  5. All true believers are responsible to defend God’s Word, spread Christ’s message and pray for its effect on people (1 Peter 2:9; 3:15; Acts 4:31; 1 Corinthians 14:26; 2 Thessalonians 3:1).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4
  2. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
  3. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  4. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  5. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  6. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  7. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  8. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  9. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  10. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  11. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  12. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  13. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  14. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  15. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

1 Peter 2:4

To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4

The stone is living because it is both personal and life-giving. (Psalms 118:22-23; Mark 12:10-11).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
  2. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  3. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  4. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  5. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  6. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  7. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  8. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  9. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  10. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  11. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  12. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  13. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  14. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 2:2

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2

New Christians – as well as those who have known God for a long time – must never lose their spiritual appetite and hunger for the pure nourishment of God’s Word, for it is our source of life (1 Peter 1:23-25). A sure sign of our spiritual health is a deep desire to feed on the living and enduring Word of God. For this reason, we must be alert to any loss of hunger and thirst for God’s Word due to wrong attitudes (1 Peter 2:1) or being “choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures” (Luke 8:14; Matthew 5:6; 1 Corinthians 15:2). Only by spending time in God’s Word will you be able to “grow up in your salvation” (1 Peter 2:3) rather than remaining a spiritual infant or immature child of God.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
  2. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  3. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  4. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  5. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  6. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  7. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  8. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  9. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  10. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  11. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  12. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  13. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

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THEY SHALL NEVER PERISH / JOHN 10:28

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(KJV) John 10:28

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

THEY SHALL NEVER PERISH / JOHN 10:28

This is a precious promise to all of Christ’s followers. Jesus is talking about spiritual life (knowing God and living with Him forever; John 17:3) and spiritual death (eternal separation from God). Death will not defeat followers of Christ nor separate them from God’s love or presence. They are destined for eternity with Him. No power or circumstance on earth – except their own choice to abandon Him – can take the sheep from the shepherd (Romans 8:35-39). It is Christ’s power and authority that provide safety and security for even the weakest sheep that follow and listen to Him as the good shepherd (John 10:27).

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. YOU ARE GODS? / JOHN 10:34
  2. THEY SHALL NEVER PERISH / JOHN 10:28
  3. MY SHEEP LISTEN TO MY VOICE / JOHN 10:27
  4. I KNOW MY SHEEP / JOHN 10:14-15
  5. I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD / JOHN 10:11
  6. THE THIEF COMES … I HAVE COME / JOHN 10:10
  7. I AM THE GATE / JOHN 10:9
  8. JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD / JOHN 10:1
  9. THOSE WHO SEE WILL BECOME BLIND / JOHN 9:39
  10. THEY THREW HIM OUT / JOHN 9:34
  11. WORK OF GOD MIGHT BE DISPLAYED / JOHN 9:3
  12. BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS BORN, I AM / JOHN 8:58
  13. HE IS A LIEAR AND THE FATHER OF LIES / JOHN 8:44
  14. IF GOD WERE YOUR FATHER / JOHN 8:42
  15. YOU WILL BE FREE INDEED / JOHN 8:36
  16. EVERYONE WHO SINS / JOHN 8:34
  17. THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE / JOHN 8:32
  18. IF YOU HOLD TO MY TEACHING / JOHN 8:31
  19. I PASS JUDGMENT ON NO ONE / JOHN 8:15
  20. I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD / JOHN 8:12
  21. NEITHER DO I CONDEMN YOU / JOHN 8:11
  22. IF ANY ONE OF YOU IS WITHOUT SIN / JOHN 8:7
  23. GAIN HONOR FOR HIMSELF / JOHN 7:18
  24. JESUS HAD NOT YET BEEN GLORIFIED / JOHN 7:39
  25. AS THE SCRIPTURE HAS SAID – STREAMS OF LIVING WATER / JOHN 7:38
  26. GAIN HONOR FOR HIMSELF / JOHN 7:18
  27. IF ANYONE CHOOSES TO DO GOD’S WILL / JOHN 7:17
  28. IT HATES ME / JOHN 7:6-7
  29. FEAST OF TABERNACLES / JOHN 7:2-3
  30. JESUS HAD KNOWN FROM THE BEGINNING / JOHN 6:64
  31. EATS MY FLESH AND DRINKS MY BLOOD / JOHN 6:54
  32. THE FATHER … DRAWS HIM / JOHN 6:44
  33. MY FATHER’S WILL / JOHN 6:40
  34. I WILL NEVER DRIVE AWAY / JOHN 6:37
  35. I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE / JOHN 6:35
  36. MIRACLES / JOHN 6:1-2
  37. DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT HE WROTE / JOHN 5:47
  38. ACCEPT PRAISE FROM ONE ANOTHER / JOHN 5:44
  39. YOU DILIGENTLY STUDY / JOHN 5:39-40
  40. THOSE WHO HAVE DONE GOOD – RISE TO LIVE – THOSE WHO HAVE DONE EVIL / JOHN 5:29
  41. HAS GRANTED THE SON TO HAVE LIFE IN HIMSELF / JOHN 5:26
  42. HEARS … BELIEVES – WILL NOT BE CONDEMNED / JOHN 5:24
  43. MAKING HIMSELF EQUAL WITH GOD / JOHN 5:18-24
  44. PERSECUTED HIM / JOHN 5:16
  45. STOP SINNING / JOHN 5:14
  46. THE MAN WAS CURED / JOHN 5:9
  47. THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS / JOHN 5:5
  48. SIGNS AND WONDERS / JOHN 4:48
  49. CROP FOR ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 4:36
  50. SURPRISED TO FIND HIM TALKING WITH A WOMAN / JOHN 4:27
  51. TRUTH / JOHN 4:24
  52. WORSHIP … IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH / JOHN 4:23-24
  53. SAMARITANS WORSHIP WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW / JOHN 4:22
  54. WATER … ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 4:14
  55. SAMARITAN WOMAN / JOHN 4:7
  56. WHOEVER REJECTS / JOHN 3:36
  57. LOVED DARKNESS INSTEAD OF LIGHT / JOHN 3:19
  58. GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD / JOHN 3:16
  59. JUST AS MOSES LIFTED UP THE SNAKE / JOHN 3:14-15
  60. THE WIND … THE SPIRIT / JOHN 3:8
  61. BORN OF WATER / JOHN 3:5
  62. DROVE ALL FROM THE TEMPLE AREA / JOHN 2:15
  63. SIGNS / JOHN 2:11
  64. CHOICE WINE – HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK / JOHN 2:10
  65. WINE – THEY HAVE NOT MORE WINE / JOHN 2:3
  66. YOU SHALL SEE HEAVEN OPEN / JOHN 1:51
  67. CEPHAS … PETER / JOHN 1:42
  68. THE FIRST THING ANDREW DID / JOHN 1:41
  69. WILL BAPTIZE WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 1:33
  70. LAMB OF GOD / JOHN 1:29
  71. GRACE AND TRUTH / JOHN 1:17
  72. THE WORD BECAME FLESH / JOHN 1:14
  73. BORN NOT OF … HUMAN DECISION / JOHN 1:13
  74. RECEIVED … BELIEVED / JOHN 1:12
  75. THE WORLD DID NOT RECOGNIZE HIM / JOHN 1:10
  76. GIVES LIGHT TO EVERY MAN / JOHN 1:9
  77. LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS /JOHN 1:5
  78. LIFE WAS THE LIGHT OF MEN / JOHN 1:4
  79. WITH GOD IN THE BEGINNING / JOHN 1:2
  80. THE WORD / JOHN 1:1
  81. KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES / JOHN 13:35
  82. LOVE ONE ANOTHER / JOHN 13:34
  83. AT A LOSS TO KNOW WHICH OF THEM HE MEANT / JOHN 13:22
  84. WASH ONE ANOTHER’S FEET / JOHN 13:14
  85. UNLESS I WASH YOU / JOHN 13:8
  86. WASH HIS DISCIPLES FEET /JOHN 13:5
  87. TAKING FROM WHAT IS MINE / JOHN 16:14
  88. HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 14:26
  89. I WILL ASK THE FATHER – COUNSELOR / JOHN 14:16
  90. HE WHO DOES NOT LOVE ME / JOHN 14:24
  91. REMAIN IN MY LOVE / JOHN 15:9-10
  92. ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 17:3
  93. SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH / JOHN 17:17
  94. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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