1. Read verses 4-5. What does “As you come to him” imply?

2. What does Jesus’ name “living Stone” tell us about him? How is Jesus a living

stone? What is His role in the “spiritual house” that God is building?

3. Why do you think Peter describes Jesus as “rejected by humans but chosen

by God”?

4. In what sense are those who come to Jesus “living stones,” and how does God

use them (5)? What is God’s amazing plan for believers who are rejected by

humans (Eph 2:20-22)?

5. How does Peter support his teaching about Jesus and believers (6-8)? Why

does Peter describe Jesus as a cornerstone?

6. What does “a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices” mean? How do you

with your life offer spiritual sacrifices? Is there an area of your life, where you

are currently withholding spiritual sacrifice acceptable to God?