Just thought I would share some thoughts in outline form that I have enjoyed in relation to 1 Peter 2.
- High-level breakdown of the chapter; Similarities/parallels with the Ephesian epistle
- 1Peter 2:1-10 / Eph. ch 1-3 – our Calling
- Eph. 1:4 chosen (1Pet 2:9)
- Eph. 2:1-9 former life, grace of God (1Pet 2:1)
- Eph. 2:20-22 building & corner stone (1Pet 2:6)
- Eph. 3:8 opportunity to proclaim the glorious gospel (1Pet 2:9)
- 1Peter 2:11-25 / Eph. ch 4-6 – our Conduct
- Eph. 4:1, 4:17-5:21 walk worthy of calling
- Eph. 5:22-6:9 instructions to individuals
- 1Peter 2:1-10 / Eph. ch 1-3 – our Calling
- Who we are
- 1Pet 2:1-3) Babes who need to Feed on the Word
- Growing in respect to salvation
- 1Pet 2:4-10) (Stones in a) Building that has been Founded on the Corner Stone
- Growing / being built up in respect to a spiritual house
- 1Pet 2:11-24) Strangers and Pilgrims who are Following Christ
- 1Pet 2:25) Sheep that have been Found by the Shepherd
- 1Pet 2:1-3) Babes who need to Feed on the Word
- Contrasts & our Calling
- 1Pet 2:1-3) the Purity of the milk in contrast to the vileness of the flesh
- Growth in keeping with our calling
- 1Pet 2:4-10) the Preciousness of the Stone in contrast to the estimation of the unbelieving
- Position in keeping with our calling
- 1Pet 2:11-20) the Pathway of the pilgrim in contrast to the ways of the world
- Conduct in keeping with our calling
- 1Pet 2:21-23) Patience in suffering in contrast to the reviling of men
- Suffering that is in keeping with our calling & the example of Christ for how we should respond
- 1Pet 2:24-25) Pleasing God in the fold in contrast to straying from Shepherd
- Security that is in keeping with our calling
- 1Pet 2:1-3) the Purity of the milk in contrast to the vileness of the flesh
- Activities as God’s chosen people
- 1Pet 2:1-3) We are Tasting and Feeding (Word and kindness of God)
- 1Pet 2:4-10) We are Offering (as holy priests) and Proclaiming (as royal priests)
- 1Pet 2:11-20) We are Obeying
- 1Pet 2:21-23) We are Imitating
- 1Pet 2:24-25) We are Abiding near the shepherd
- Desires
- 1Pet 2:1-3) Word
- 1Pet 2:4-10) Christ
- 1Pet 2:11-25) Righteousness