What does "chosen and precious cornerstone" reveal about Jesus' role in our faith? The Verse in Focus “For it stands in Scripture: ‘See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.’” (1 Peter 2:6) Unpacking “Chosen” • Hand-picked by the Father before the foundation of the world (Isaiah 28:16; Revelation 13:8) • The unique Savior—there is no plan B (Acts 4:12) • God’s public declaration: “This is My Son, whom I have chosen” (Luke 9:35) Exploring “Precious” • “Precious” (entimos) speaks of unequaled worth, like the “precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:19) • Nothing compares to Him—He is the treasure hidden in a field (Matthew 13:44) • His value guarantees the believer “will never be put to shame” (1 Peter 2:6) Understanding “Cornerstone” • Foundation Stone—every other stone takes its position from Him (1 Corinthians 3:11) • Bearing Weight—He upholds the entire structure of our salvation (Hebrews 1:3) • Alignment—keeps doctrine, character, and community straight and true (Ephesians 2:20–21) • Unifying Point—Jews and Gentiles are joined into one new household (Ephesians 2:14–19) • Indestructible—rejected by men but exalted by God (Psalm 118:22; Matthew 21:42; Acts 4:11) Cornerstone and Our Identity • “Living stones” built on Him (1 Peter 2:4–5) • Security: storm-proof faith (Matthew 7:24–25) • Dignity: a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices (1 Peter 2:5) • Unity: one building, many stones—division crumbles when all align with Christ (Philippians 2:1–2) Living in Cornerstone Reality • Trust Him completely—He carries the weight, not us (Psalm 55:22) • Stay aligned—measure every belief and decision against His teaching (Colossians 2:6–7) • Grow together—seek fellowship that rests on Him, not personalities (Hebrews 10:24–25) • Stand bold—confidence flows from knowing we “will never be put to shame” (Romans 10:11) |
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