May 5, 2024

Before you begin

Take a moment to pray and ask the Lord to speak to you through His Word, to give you wisdom and understanding of His Word, and to transform you according to His Word.

Read 1 Peter 2:1-10.

As you read, consider these questions:

What is this text teaching me about God?
How would you describe God (His character/nature) after reading this passage?

What is this text teaching me about me?
How would you describe how God sees you after reading this passage?
What have you learned about the life you have been called to live?

How do I apply this text to my life?
Is there a command to obey? Is there an example to follow? Is there a promise to claim? Is there a sin to avoid or confess? Is there a principle to apply?

Additional Questions

Feel free to pick any of the following questions to work through individually and with your house church. Don’t feel like you have to get through them all, allow the Holy Spirit to lead you during your time together.

Remember, as we open our hearts, our Bibles, and our lives, let’s be sure that our pursuit and discussions lead us to Jesus, His Word, personal honesty and actual action in the ways we live & lead others.  

1. What are the “old things” (attitudes, thoughts, behaviors) that are stunting your growth in Jesus that God is calling you to get rid of? Read Colossians 3 and Galatians 5:13-26 for help.

2. What are you practically doing to daily nourish your soul and growth in Jesus? Are there other things God is calling to you to add to your spiritual diet (prayer, scripture, community, serving, giving, etc)?

3. What would you say is the cornerstone that your life is truly being built on? What does a life built on Jesus look like?

4. How have you tasted of God’s goodness in your life? Try making a list of those things and taking time each day to thank God for them.

5. What does your participation in the family of God look like? How is the family helping you to grow in Jesus? How are you serving the family of God to help them grow?

6. What is your true identity? What does being a Chosen People; a Royal Priesthood; a Holy Nation and God’s Special Possession look like in your life?

7. How are you living out your purpose of proclaiming the “excellencies” of God? What are some practical ways for you to do this?