1 Peter: Living Stones
Scripture: 1 Peter 2: 1-10 (NRSV)
Peter is one of my favorite characters in the New Testament.
An uneducated Galilean fisherman becomes the revered and honored hero of the faith by millions over the last two thousand years and counting. One of the world’s most magnificent churches is named after Peter—the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican—home of the Pope. Peter also makes it into the familiar jokes about the pearly gates. I’m glad it’s Peter waiting for us! When we read about Peter in the gospels, all his humanity is laid bare—and we love it because we can relate with Peter. He’s impetuous and often comes across as a well-meaning, but over-confident, buffoon with an uncanny knack for putting his foot in his mouth. We see his moments of greatness—and his epic fails.
And now we have the Peter of 1 Peter—what a transformation! He’s learned his lessons! With time he’s matured and become measured. He’s now the faithful apostle and elder of the church—a Rock, reminding us we too are living stones, a chip off the ol’ block. Thank you, Peter—you give us modern day bumbling disciples hope!
(The audio file for this sermon will be available soon!)
Other Sermons In This Series
Leviticus: The Spiritual Practice of Neighboring
February 04, 2018
Song of Solomon: Love Unquenchable
August 12, 2018
Numbers: The Blessing God
February 18, 2018