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Babies who crave milk that helps them grow.

TRUE IDENTITY
Living stones being built into a spiritual house.

TRUE IDENTITY
Holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ.

TRUE IDENTITY…
A chosen people.

TRUE IDENTITY…
A royal priesthood

TRUE IDENTITY…
A holy nation

TRUE IDENTITY…
A people belonging to God

TRUE IDENTITY…
People who have received mercy

TRUE IDENTITY…
Aliens and strangers

PICTURE OF JESUS FROM 1 PETER 2:4, 6, 8
- Living Stone
- Stone that was laid in Zion
- Chosen and precious cornerstone
- Precious to those who believe
- Stone that causes those who don’t believe to stumble and fall

What description of Jesus from 1 Peter 2 or from other scriptures helps us gain a fuller picture of who Jesus truly is? Offer a sacrifice of praise to God for Jesus naming these qualities and characteristics. “God, we praise Jesus for being…”

Which description of our identity from 1 Peter 2 or from other scriptures brings you affirmation, value, worth from God? a living stone being built into a spiritual house, a holy priest offering spiritual sacrifices to God, a chosen person belonging to God, someone who has received mercy, an alien and stranger. Thank God for who you are in Christ. “God, thank you that we are…

Which description of our identity from 1 Peter 2 or from other scriptures convicts you because you realize you are not living out that identity to the full? Ask God to help us through the power of the Holy Spirit to identify 1 action step we can each take to more fully live out that reality. “God, help us to be more…”

Does our purpose to help others come to know God give you excitement, joy, or value, or does it bring fear, anxiety, or doubt? Ask God for clarity on how we can live out His purposes every day. “God, help us to see your purpose as we…”

Who is someone that doesn’t know Jesus as Savior yet that you feel God has placed in your life so they can see Jesus living in you? Ask God for the opportunity to share His love and truth with that person. “God, shine through me so that _______ can come to know you.”