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Reflecting Christ, Redeeming the Time
What is Precious to You?
Life B-P Church Worship Service, 1st March 2026
Text: 1 Peter 2:7,8

• Many people regard financial stability, health, leisure, friends and family, and good work-life balance as precious to them.
• At the deepest level, people regard a sense of self-worth as precious. Finding our worth in Christ: We are precious when Christ is precious.
• Besides being the Living Stone (v.4) and the Chief Corner Stone (v.6) Christ is also the Head Stone (v.7; Cf. Zechariah 4:7).

There are at least three reasons why nothing should ever be more precious to us than Christ:

1.    Christ is precious regardless of all opinions about Him. (v.7)
   “…the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner.”
   • The Rejection: Ancient builders might reject a stone for perceived flaws; similarly, the religious authorities of Israel rejected Jesus because He didn't fit their plans.
   • The Vindication: God vindicated Jesus by raising Him from the dead and making Him the Head Stone.
   • Futile Opinions: Many opinions have been expressed about Christ, but none can change the truth that He is the beloved Son of God. (Cf. Psalm 118:22,23; Matthew 21:42-44)
     
     
2. Christ will cause the downfall of all who reject Him. (v.8a) 
   “…a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient.”
   • The Warning: Those who stumble at the Word and are disobedient face judgment.
   • The Stumbling Stone: Rejection causes self-inflicted pain. But for some, like Saul of Tarsus, this leads to repentance.
   • The Rock of Offence: Persistent pride and disobedience lead to fatal ruin. Christ’s power can bring down even the greatest worldly empires. (Cf. Daniel 2:31-35)
     
     
3. Christ will win despite all efforts to oppose Him. (v.8b)
   “…whereunto also they were appointed.”

• • God’s Sovereignty: Their rejection of Christ will not bring them any help or success. God can make use of their rejection to accomplish His own purposes. (Cf. Acts 4:26-28; Psalm 76:10)
  • Our Comfort: Even the most wicked efforts of men will be used to fulfill His purpose without negating their own accountability.
  • Our Response: One must either believe in Christ for eternal life or reject Him for eternal death. There is no neutral ground.

Diagnostic Questions – How to know whether Christ is most precious to you:

• Is Christ more precious to you than everything this world can offer? (Cf. John 21:15; Matthew 10:37)
• Do you give Christ your best or your leftovers? (Cf. Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-11)
• Are you fully surrendered to Christ and determined to do only His will? (Cf. Galatians 2:20)

Questions for Personal Reflection:

1. Where do you truly find your self-worth on a daily basis?
2. Is your life currently aligned with Christ as your Chief Corner Stone?
3. Have you become addicted to pride without knowing it?