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Jesus - A Rock of Offense

1 Peter 2:1-12

November 22, 2020 • Pastor Seth Amador

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Throughout the Scriptures we see Jesus metaphorically compared to a rock or stone. He came to His own people but they rejected Him. He was a stumbling stone, a rock of offense. Many of the religious Jews did not know what to do with Jesus. He shifted the paradigm of their religious establishments and exposed the corruptness of their hearts. Although they rejected Him, He was the chief cornerstone that laid the foundation for His people. Because His people rejected Him, they were cut off from Him allowing us Gentiles to be grafted into the the family of God.

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Christ, Our Example

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