Man’s rejection of the Corner Stone.

1 Peter 2:4-8 – Man’s rejection of the Corner Stone.

Central Idea:  Christ is the chief corner stone upon which the magnificent church is being built.

I.  The rejected stone (4-5)

            A.  Christ was and is rejected by men (4)

            B.  Christ is chosen by God (4)

            C.  Construction can begin (5)

II.  Following the Chosen Stone (6-7)

            A.  God has laid the Corner Stone (6)

            B.  The Stones value for the believer (6)

            C.  The stumbling block for unbelievers (7)

III.  Rejection of the corner stone (7b-8)

            A.  A prominent and powerful location (7b)

            B.  The sin of rejection

            C.  Trapped with no choice (8b)

Conclusion:

1 Peter 2:4-8 – Man’s rejection of the Corner Stone.

Central Idea:  Christ is the chief corner stone upon which the magnificent church is being built.

I.  The ______________ stone (4-5)

            A.  Christ________ and _____ rejected by men (4)

            B.  Christ is _____________ by God (4)

            C.  _____________________ can begin (5)

II.  Following the _____________ Stone (6-7)

            A.  God has laid the ____________ Stone (6)

            B.  The Stones ____________ for the believer (6)

            C.  The _________________ block for unbelievers (7)

III.  ________________ of the corner stone (7b-8)

            A.  A ________________ and powerful location (7b)

            B.  The _________ of rejection

            C.  _______________ with no choice (8b)

Conclusion: