1 Peter 2:2-10
- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible - KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Chapter IX, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
- Chapter IV, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer Version only - 4th cent interpolation)
- Vision III.2, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- Chapter III, Chapter XIII, Chapter XIV, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- Chapter XXVIII, On Prayer, Tertullian (c. 199)
- I.6, III.11, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- IV.13, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- V.X, VIII.XIX, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "...he describes the singular excellency of the elect, and also lest any man should doubt whether he is chosen or not, the apostle calls us back to the effectual calling, that is, to the voice of the gospel sounding both in our ears and minds by the outward preaching and ordinances."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "To be built on Christ means, to believe in him."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "As unto a living stone - Living from eternity; alive from the dead."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "Christians are both the spiritual temple and the priests of the temple."
- From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "Hence God had foretold that Christ should be a Living Stone. Peter has not quoted the passage in full which declares that the stone is 'a tried stone,' 'a sure foundation.'"
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, 1 Peter 2:2-10 (Easter5A), Daniel G. Deffenbaugh, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2011.
- "While it has become commonplace these days to describe the coming Kingdom as a reality far removed from the plane of this world, there is really nothing in Peter's eschatologically-oriented letter to suggest such a notion. For him, the revelation of Christ was destined to happen in the midst of creation itself, and it was here that Christians were called to be a priestly community in anticipation of the event."
- Enduring Witness, Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Commentary,
1 Peter 2:2-10, A.K.M. Adam, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "These expressions converge in a vision of Christian life that 1 Peter shares with many apostolic writings. Everyone who receives adoption into God's people enters that new life by grace alone (sounding a note that the Old Testament makes frequently and forcefully)."
-
Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Easter 5. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
- "If we believe Jesus, then we can stop saying "no way!" and live into the reality of Jesus the Way, until everyone God made and loves can tell the story of God's people as their own."
-
"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Easter 5, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "Oddly when the church looks too good and like it has the stability to go forever, it quickly loses connection with its foundations."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Raising Resident Aliens," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "Raising Resident Aliens," Perry L. Glanzer.
- "Called through Relationship," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
- "Set Apart to Sing God's Praise," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "The Foundation of Christian Hope: 1 Peter 1:1 - 2:10," An Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter, David L. Tiede, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1984.
- Commentary, 1 Peter 2:2-10 (Easter5A), Daniel G. Deffenbaugh, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2011.
- Articles & Background:
- "God's Spiritual House: A Study of 1 Peter 2:4-5," Jerry Truex, Direction, 2004.
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Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Best, Ernest, "1 Peter 2:4-10 -- A Reconsideration,"
Novum Testamentum, 1969.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Chryssavgis, John, "The Royal Priesthood (Peter
2.9)," Greek Orthodox Theological Review, 1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Dozeman, Thomas B.,
"The Priestly Vocation," Interpretation, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Herrmann, Erik, "Homiletical Helps on LSB Series A -
Epistles," (1 Peter 2:2-10 begins on page 90), Concordia Journal,
2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hobbie, Peter H., "1 Peter 2:2-10, From Text to
Sermon," Interpretation, 1993.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Howe, Frederic R., "Christ, the Building Stone, in
Peter's Theology," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Oss, Douglas A., "The Interpretation of the 'Stone'
Passages by Peter and Paul: A Comparative Study," Journal of the
Evangelical Theological Society, 1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Schertz, "Radical Trust in the Just Judge: The Easter
Texts of 1 Peter," Word & World, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Tiede, David L., "The Easter Catechesis: The Lessons
of 1 Peter," Word & World, 1984.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Truex, Jerry, "God's Spiritual House: A Study of 1
Peter 2:4-5," Direction, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Wright, David F.,
"A Race Apart? Jews, Gentiles, Christians," Bibliotheca Sacra,
2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Best, Ernest, "1 Peter 2:4-10 -- A Reconsideration,"
Novum Testamentum, 1969.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- Identity As A People -- Sermon for Easter 5 based on 1 Peter 2:2-10 by Harry N. Huxhold from SermonStudio.
- "Knowing Who We Are," John Jewell, 2002.
- Identity As A People -- Sermon for Easter 5 based on 1 Peter 2:2-10 by Harry N. Huxhold from SermonStudio.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Easter 5A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," May 22, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 1 Peter 2:2-10 and The Three Little Pigs.
- "Let Yourselves Be Built into a Spiritual House," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- "Fruit Basket Upset," Nina Wallestad, Dramatic License. Conditions of Use.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, 1 Peter 2:6, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- 1 Peter 2:1, 1 Peter 2:1, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
- Hymns and Music:
- "God Builds a House," Hymn based on 1 Peter 2:4-5, Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Our Refuge," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Peter
