Living Stones

The best way to know your true estimation of Jesus is by how you respond to him. In this message we will consider the two possible responses to Jesus: Either we see his true value and come to him as more precious than anything in this world, or we underestimate him and stumble into eternal shame. 

Sermon Outline:

I. Those who see Christ’s true value come to him and are built into God’s temple.

II. Those who reject Christ stumble into eternal shame.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. How would you honestly assess your own estimation of Jesus? What evidence in your daily life reveals whether you truly see him as precious and chosen, or whether you’ve underestimated his worth?

2. Peter describes the church as being built together into one spiritual house. How does this image challenge our tendency to view faith as a private, individual experience? What might it look like for us to live more consciously as living stones connected to one another?

3. Why is it significant that our worship is only acceptable through Christ and not on its own merit? How does knowing that Jesus perfects and presents our worship encourage you in your service to God?

4. Where do you see pressure today to compromise biblical convictions to avoid shame? How can we encourage one another when identifying with Christ brings social cost?

5. What does it mean for Jesus to be the cornerstone of your life? Are there any areas where you’ve been tempted to build on another foundation? What would it look like to realign those areas with Christ?