Following in a Jesus PostChristian Culture Following Jesus

Following in a Jesus Post-Christian Culture

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture I. Background: Fast Facts A. Author-Peter B. Date-Early 60’s A. D. C. Recipients

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture I. Background: Fast Facts A. Author-Peter B. Date-Early 60’s A. D. C. Recipients D. Occasion E. Purpose

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture II. Unpacking Our Identity A. Key Terms 1. Elect Exiles

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture What does the adjective elect convey to us about our identity as “exiles? ” § § § God’s sovereign choice Need not conform Enjoy a favored status

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture II. Unpacking Our Identity A. Key Terms(cont. ) 2. Chosen Race 3. Royal Priesthood 4. Holy Nation

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture 1 Peter 2: 9 -10 • • • You are a chosen people A royal priesthood A holy nation, A People belonging to God Not a people/now a people No mercy/have mercy Old Testament Allusions • • • Isaiah 43: 20 Exodus 19: 6 Exodus 19: 5 Hosea 2: 23

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture What is the Lord seeking to convey to us about our identity as a chosen race, royal priesthood, and a holy nation?

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture II. Unpacking Our Identity A. Key Terms (cont. ) 2. Chosen Race 3. Royal Priesthood 4. Holy Nation 5. Sojourner

Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture II. Unpacking Our Identity B. Significance 1. Theological a. Called to Solidarity b. Called to Community c. Called to Serve as Priests