1Peter: Living HopeLiving Stones: 1Peter 2:4-12August 16, 2015Please turn to 1Peter 2:4-12 Michael’s Personal Goal: To commit to a life of Christ-likenessV 6: Jesus is the Sure Foundation App: Is Jesus your rock or your stumbling block? V 4: Our part: to come to Him; His part: to build us up (ref.1Corinthians 3:6, John 15:5b)App: to practice coming to JesusV 5a: Living Stones in God’s special house (ref. Matthew 16:13-18)What are we being “built up” into?V 5b: Holy Priesthood that offers fragrant sacrifices•You have direct access to the Father (ref. Hebrews 4:16)•You have the privilege of praying for each other (ref. James 5, 1John 1:9)•You offer up sacrifices of praise and mercy (V 9-10)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. 16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Hebrews 13:15-16App: How might God describe your worship and kindness to others? V 9: Chosen Generation (ref. Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Matthew 5:16)App: If you were the closest thing to Jesus that some might ever see, what exactly are they seeing?What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?