A Chosen People
Declared a holy nation called out of darkness.
Your royal identity and kingdom calling.
The big idea
You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession.
Opening scripture
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him.”
What does “A Chosen People” walk through?
A Chosen People
1 Peter 2:9 · KJV
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people.
In plain English
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him.
Living in the Light
This passage from 1 Peter reminds us of our eternal hope and daily calling in Christ. Your royal identity and kingdom calling. As we walk in this truth, our hearts are filled with courage and peace.
“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank You for the truth of 1 Peter 2:9. Write it upon my heart and let it guide my steps today. Amen.
Write it down
How can you apply 1 Peter 2:9 to your current circumstances?
Go in Faith
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 1 Peter 2:9. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 1 Peter 2:9
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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