1 Peter 2:4-6 This morning we'll focus on a repeated phrase in the passage. The Holy Spirit puts into Peter's mind the words 'chosen and precious' to characterize the Father's choice of Jesus. Vs.6 is a quote from Isaiah 28:16 where in the midst of judgment being pronounced, God offered hope to those who believed. 'Chosen' points to the fact that Jesus is the one called on by the Father to be the redeemer. He is the sacrificial lamb (The Lamb of God) that provides atonement for sin. By faith in him we are justified.
The apostle Paul, by the Holy Spirit's inspiration (Rom.39:30-33) quotes the same verse to come to the same conclusion. Righteousness comes by faith in Christ, not the works of the law as Israel had mistakenly thought.
'Precious' alludes to several things. I will highlight two. (Matthew 3:17) God from heaven spoke-"this is my beloved son, in whom I am pleased." Jesus came to give light to men who walked in darkness. He came as the messenger of light. (1 Peter 1:18-19) Jesus is also precious in God's sight because of his precious blood- it is good blood in that it paid the penalty for our sin and satisfied God's wrath toward us.
The phrase 'chosen and precious' refers to Jesus' participation in enabling God's mercy to be extended to sinners like you an I. Let's be thankful.
Pastor Paul
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