1 Peter 2:4-5; KJV
[4] To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, [5] ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:20-22; KJV
[20] and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; [21] in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: [22] in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Isaiah 28:16, KJV
therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
1 Peter 2:4-5 describes Christ as the living stone, chosen and precious, and believers as living stones being built into a spiritual house. This reveals Christ as the foundation and cornerstone of God’s building, which is the church.Here we explain that as living stones, we are joined to Christ and one another to form God’s dwelling place.
Ephesians 2:20-22 confirms that we are “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone.” This building work requires that we come to Christ continually, allowing Him to shape and fit us for His purpose.
Isaiah 28:16 describes Christ as a tested stone and a firm foundation. As we trust in Him, we are established and become part of His building work.
Thought of the day/Main points – Christ is the cornerstone of God’s building, the church.
– Believers are living stones being built together into a spiritual house.
– Coming to Christ daily allows Him to shape us for His purpose.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, thank You for being the cornerstone of God’s building. Shape me into a living stone for Your purpose.
Build me together with other believers into a spiritual house for Your glory.
Establish me firmly on the foundation of Christ and His Word.