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1 Peter 2:4-6 - Every Christian is a Minister.

1 Peter 2:4-6 (GW) You are coming to Christ, 
the living stone who was rejected by humans but 
was chosen as precious by God. 5 You come to him 
as living stones, a spiritual house that is 
being built into a holy priesthood. So offer 
spiritual sacrifices that God accepts through Jesus 
Christ. 6 That is why Scripture says, I am laying 
a chosen and precious cornerstone in Zion, and 
the person who believes in him will never be 
ashamed. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   God says you are a priest. Depending on 
your background, that may be scary, confusing, or 
exciting to you. 
   In the Bible, Peter says, You come to 
him as living stones, a spiritual house that is 
being built into a holy priesthood (1 Peter 2:5 
GW). What he means is this: The spiritual 
benefits that priests have are now available to 
everyone who is a believer. 
   In the Old Testament, priests did two 
things. 
   First, they had the right, privilege, and 
responsibility to go directly to God. They could talk to 
God, worship God, and fellowship with God. 
Everyone else had to go through them. 
   Second, priests had the privilege and 
responsibility of representing God to the people and of 
ministering to the needs of the people - by serving 
them. 
   When you become a believer, those two 
things are true of you, too. 
   You have direct access to God. You 
dont have to go through someone else to pray, 
confess, or fellowship with God. You can read your 
Bible, talk with the Lord, and fellowship directly 
with him. 
   In the biblical temple, a veil separated 
the Holy of Holies (where Gods  
Spirit was) from where people were allowed. 
Only priests could go behind that veil, and that 
just happened once a year. When Jesus died on the 
cross, God ripped that veil - about 70 feet - from 
top to bottom, symbolizing that there is no 
longer a barrier between God and people. 
   As a believer, in addition to having 
direct access to God, you also have been gifted for 
ministry - to serve other people. Every Christian 
isnt a pastor, but every Christian is a 
minister. 
   Can you be a minister in a sales office? 
Absolutely. Can you be a minister as an accountant? Of 
course. Driving a truck? Sure. Any time youre 
helping other people in Gods name, youre 
ministering. 
   The next time youre struggling to know 
who you are, remember that you are a priest! You 
have access to God and the privilege of 
ministering to people. [Daily Devotional by Rick Warren: 
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

1 Peter 2:4-6 - Living Temple and Spiritual 
Sacrifices. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210320-1024.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The 
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.revelationnow.com/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657