Lesson 5: The Priesthood of all Believers – Part Four

Leader’s Copy

7.45pm-9.30pm

 

WELCOME (15mins): Warmly welcome everyone, introducing newcomers.

                                     Give each person a small stone and ask each person in turn to

                                     Comment on one aspect of the stone that Jesus is like.

 

WORSHIP (30 mins): Ask the worship leader to choose songs about Jesus being the

                                    Precious corner stone (the Rock)

                                    Eg. Lord You are more precious, You are the rock of my salvation

                                           Blessed be the name of the Lord (He is my Rock)

 

WORD      (45 mins) : Read through the material together - the facilitator can ask

                                    different individuals to read different sections and relevant

                                    verses. Follow any given instructions.

                                    After each point allow a discussion time asking individuals

                                    to share their own experiences, problems etc.

                                    This should lead to a time of praying for individuals as the Lord  

                                    Leads.

 

                                   

 

WORKS     (15mins): The last 15 mins are the most importance ones! Take time

                                    Praying for non-believers and people with problems. Pray for any

                                    Church events that are forthcoming (evangelistic or otherwise).

 

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Lesson 5: The Priesthood of All Believers – Part Three

Member’s Copy.

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Read together 1 Peter 2:4-9 once more – we’ll look at another aspect…. Jesus is called a ‘living stone’. In this study we will look at eight points about this stone: four relating to unbelievers, and four relating to those who believe.

Instructions:  Write each aspect of the stone as seen below on a different cards with the related Bible verse (eg. Rejected Stone (Psalm 118:22)) – give a different card to each person. Each person must then use their stone (from the icebreaker) to act out (without words) their aspect. The others must try to guess what it is. Then the person should answer the questions below their aspect……

To Unbelievers

  1. He is the rejected stone. Read Psalm 118:22.

       How has Jesus been the rejected stone in history ? How is He rejected today ? Give examples.

  1. He is the stumbling stone. Read Isaiah 8:14-15.

       How does Jesus make people stumble today ? Give examples.

  1. He is the immovable stone. Read Zechariah 12:3

Jesus is seen as immovable in His people (Israel & Church). Talk about this and give examples.

  1. He is the supernatural stone. Read Daniel 2:34-35

What does this passage of Scripture reveal about this stone’s historical effect ? Discuss.

To Believers

  1. He is the tested stone. Read Isaiah 28:16a

How has Jesus been tried and tested ? What does this mean for us ?

  1. He is the precious cornerstone. Read Isaiah 28:16b

How precious is Jesus to you ? Why ?

  1. He is the sure foundation stone. Read Isaiah 28:16c

               Can we be sure of our salvation when Jesus is our foundation ? Why ? Talk about it.

  1. He is the living stone. Read 1 Pet. 2:4

We become living stones with Him & part of His Temple . What does this mean to you ?

End the time by reading Luke 20:18 and discuss how this relates to the above points.

 

 

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