February 9, 2023
Week Three
“His Own Special People”
1 Peter 2:1-12
Vs. 1-3 Reject phoniness, receive the Word
Vs. 4-8 Jesus was rejected yet precious. So are we.
Vs. 9-10 We are chosen to be special
Vs. 11-12 Living honorably as pilgrims, leading others to God
Discussion Questions
- How do all the things listed in verse one steal our hope and get in the way of our growth?
- Why is the picture of a baby wanting milk so powerful in a spiritual context?
- What does the phrase “tasted that the Lord is gracious” in verse 3 speak to you? How did you first get a taste of God’s grace?
- Have you ever felt worthless and discarded? How does seeing that God sees you as precious impact that?
- God chose you. How does it feel to be described as “His own special person?”
- We are called “sojourners and pilgrims” in verse in verse 11. How does that description resonate with you?
- Why would lust be inconsistent with being a pilgrim or traveler? (Have you ever packed too much stuff for a vacation?)
- How can our conduct attract those who haven’t yet believed in Jesus? What kind of behavior or attitudes can drive them away?
Memory Verse: Draw a pictograph (sentence made of pictures) that represents 1 Peter 1:13.
