What is the meaning of 1 Peter 2:4? As you come to Him Peter pictures a continual, living approach to Jesus, not a one-time event. • “Come” carries the idea of drawing near for worship and fellowship, echoing Hebrews 4:16—“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.” • This nearness is relational; Jesus invites, “Whoever comes to Me I will never drive away” (John 6:37). • James 4:8 reassures, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you,” confirming the promise of welcome for every believer. the living stone Unlike dead idols or inanimate blocks, Christ is alive forever (Revelation 1:18) and, as Psalm 118:22 foretold, He is the critical “stone the builders rejected.” • “Living” points to resurrection life (John 11:25) that He shares with all who trust Him (1 Peter 1:3). • As the cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20), He supports and aligns the entire spiritual house (1 Peter 2:5). rejected by men Human judgment declared Jesus unfit—crucifixion is history’s stark verdict (John 1:11; Isaiah 53:3). • Religious leaders dismissed His authority (Mark 14:64). • Even today many stumble over Him (1 Corinthians 1:23), fulfilling Isaiah 8:14. • This rejection, however, does not diminish His worth; it reveals the blindness of fallen humanity (2 Corinthians 4:4). but chosen and precious in God’s sight Heaven’s evaluation overrules earth’s disdain. • “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17) anchors His chosen status. • Isaiah 42:1 anticipated the Messiah as God’s “chosen, in whom My soul delights.” • Eternally selected (1 Peter 1:20) and infinitely valued, Christ is the standard for true worth (Philippians 2:9-11). • Because believers are united to Him, we too become “chosen” and “precious” (1 Peter 2:9), gaining identity and security rooted in God’s unwavering approval. summary 1 Peter 2:4 invites every believer into ongoing, intimate fellowship with the risen Christ. Though the world may dismiss Him, He remains the living cornerstone—vibrant, foundational, and prized by the Father. Drawing near to Jesus means sharing His life, bearing the world’s misunderstanding, and resting in God’s delighted acceptance. |
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