The precious Christ (I Peter 2:1-4, 7)

• Jesus is deity, the Son of God. John 1:14;Philippians 3:4,6; Matthew 1:23, 21; I Peter 2:24; II Corinthians 5:21; Acts 2:36; Revelation 2:19; John 16:18; Romans 5:8-9; I Peter 3:11

The precious blood (I Peter 1:18-19)

• Jesus’ blood is precious – without it, our sins could not be forgiven.

• Hebrews 9:22; 10:4, 10

• Ephesians 1:7

The precious faith (II Peter 2:1)

• I Peter 2:4

• Galatians 5:6

• I John 5:4

The precious promises (I Peter 2:4)

• Hebrews 2:14

• Galatians 3:16

• Matthew 15:18-19

• Galatians 3:29

• I John 1:7

• Ephesians 1:3

• Hebrews 6:17

The precious trial of faith (I Peter 1:7)

• Hebrews 12:11

• Luke 6:48

• Matthew 7:21

• While not pleasant, these trials strengthen our faith. That is a precious thing!

• II Peter 1:5