Holy | Wait...I'm a Royal Priest? | A Journey through 1st Peter | Part 4

Tyler Minton

July 14, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of the sermon 'Holy: What Does It Mean To Be A Royal Priesthood?' was to understand our identity and calling as a royal priesthood. Pastor AJourneythrough1Peter emphasized that we, as believers, are part of a new temple where God's presence dwells, with Jesus as the cornerstone. He taught us that being a royal priesthood means being intermediaries who bring Heaven to Earth through our actions and worship. We were reminded that our lives should reflect the holiness and love of Jesus, serving as a bridge between God and the world. Embracing this identity involves a life of holy surrender, where we offer ourselves fully to God and serve others with the same love and grace that Jesus showed us.

Scripture References

1 Peter 2:1-3, Matthew 5:6, 1 Peter 2:4-8, John 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 8:34, 1 Peter 2:11-12, 1 Peter 2:13-17, James 3:9-11, 1 Peter 2:18-25

1. How can we, as modern-day believers, fulfill our role as royal priests in today's society?

2. What are some practical ways we can offer our lives as a 'living sacrifice' to God?

Discussion Questions:

3. How does understanding our identity as a royal priesthood change the way we interact with the world around us?

4. In what ways can we practice holy surrender and loving submission in situations of injustice?

5. How can we use our words and actions to be intermediaries between Heaven and Earth, reflecting Jesus' love?

Summary

In 'Holy: What Does It Mean To Be A Royal Priesthood?', Pastor AJourneythrough1Peter delved into the concept of holiness and our identity as a royal priesthood. He explained that as followers of Jesus, we are living stones in God's spiritual temple, with Jesus as our cornerstone. We learned that our role as royal priests involves being intermediaries between Heaven and Earth, just like Jesus, our High Priest. Through this message, we were encouraged to live out our priestly calling by singing sacred songs, interceding for others, offering our lives as a living sacrifice, and imitating Jesus' ultimate sacrifice of love. Pastor AJourneythrough1Peter also highlighted the importance of holy surrender and loving submission, even in the face of injustice, as a powerful expression of our royal priesthood.