Kingdom People in a Foreign Land
This morning’s text from Scripture is:
Sermon Outline:
In a world full of competing identities and cultural pressures, Peter reminds believers who they are and how to live. As citizens of God’s kingdom, we are called to live distinct lives marked by identity, purpose, and mission.
Three Kingdom Principles:
Know Who You Are – You are chosen, holy, and called into God’s family.
Know Where You Are – You are living as an exile in a broken world.
Know What You Do – You live honorably so others may see Christ through you.
Comprehension Questions
(These will help you open the scriptures and understand the text.)
What key identity terms does Peter use to describe believers in 1 Peter 2?
What does Peter mean by calling Christians “a royal priesthood”?
How does the Old Testament role of priests help us understand our calling today?
What does it mean that Christians are “sojourners and exiles”?
According to verse 12, what is the purpose of living honorably among others?
Life Application
Identity (Know Who You Are)
6. What voices or internal narratives tend to define your identity apart from Christ?
7. Which description (chosen, holy, royal, priest) is hardest for you to believe—and why?
8. How would your daily life change if you truly lived from your identity in Christ?
Location (Know Where You Are)
9. Where are you tempted to feel too “at home” in this world?
10. Where are you tempted to disengage instead of seeking the good of your community?
11. What would it look like for you to actively seek the welfare of your neighborhood this week?
Action (Know What You Do)
12. What does “honorable conduct” look like in your workplace, home, or friendships?
13. Are your interactions with others marked more by judgment or by grace?
14. Who in your life might be more open to the gospel because of how you live?
15. What is one practical way you can embody the “aroma of Christ” this week?
If you have questions about this sermon, please don't hesitate to reach out to David.