1 Peter 2:7
To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Peter 2:7?

2. How does 1 Peter 2:7 define the value of Christ to believers?

3. Why is Christ a "stone of stumbling" for non-believers in 1 Peter 2:7?

4. How can believers ensure Christ remains precious in their daily lives?

5. What Old Testament prophecies connect with 1 Peter 2:7's message about Christ?

6. How should 1 Peter 2:7 influence our evangelism efforts towards non-believers?

7. What does 1 Peter 2:7 reveal about the value of faith in Jesus Christ?

8. How does 1 Peter 2:7 challenge the perception of Jesus as the cornerstone?

9. Why is Jesus described as precious to believers in 1 Peter 2:7?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 2?

11. What is the capstone in the Bible?

12. What is the meaning of Rock of Offense?

13. What does the Bible say about sacred stones?

14. What is the capstone in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does recognizing Jesus as the cornerstone influence your daily decisions and priorities?

2. In what ways can you demonstrate the preciousness of Jesus in your life to those around you?

3. How do the Old Testament prophecies about the cornerstone strengthen your faith in the reliability of Scripture?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to build your life more firmly on the foundation of Jesus Christ?

5. How can you effectively witness to those who currently reject Jesus, using the truth of Him as the cornerstone?1. What does it mean to crave pure spiritual milk? How can you apply this in your daily life?

2. In what ways are believers like "living stones"?

3. How does the metaphor of a "spiritual house" influence your understanding of community within the church?

4. How does recognizing Christ as the cornerstone affect your personal faith journey?

5. Discuss the paradox of freedom and slavery presented in this chapter.

6. How does the call for submission to authority resonate with the notion of personal freedom?

7. How can suffering for righteousness be seen as a blessing rather than a curse?

8. Why is it significant that Christ is described as both the cornerstone and the stumbling block?

9. How can believers live out their identity as a chosen race and a royal priesthood in the modern world?

10. How can you use your freedom in Christ as an opportunity for service rather than for evil?

11. What are practical ways to keep your conduct honorable among unbelievers?

12. How might abstaining from worldly desires lead to spiritual growth?

13. How can we apply the principle of submitting to human institutions in today's complex socio-political environment?

14. How does Christ's example inform our response to unjust suffering?

15. How can the church better serve as a beacon of God's love in our communities?

16. How does the identity of being "God's special possession" influence your daily actions and decisions?

17. How can the teachings of 1 Peter 2 help you in dealing with conflict or injustice?

18. How does the promise of God's "marvelous light" help you persevere in times of darkness?

19. In what ways can believers proclaim the excellencies of God in a largely secular society?

20. How can we model a life of servitude after Jesus in our modern, individualistic world?

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