1 Peter 2:9-10 | Church Perks: The Benefits of Belonging to the Body of Christ

00:00 Introduction to Credit Card Perks00:13 Exploring Specific Credit Card Benefits01:52 The Purpose Behind Credit Card Perks02:16 Perks of Belonging to Jesus02:37 The Essential and Goodness of Church Involvement03:07 Scriptural Foundations: 1 Peter 2:9-1003:23 Israel and the Church: A Biblical Relationship05:33 Our Special Status in Christ06:22 Enjoying the Perks of God's Church14:38 The Privilege of Being a Royal Priesthood19:26 Holiness and Being Set Apart21:47 Responsibilities of Our New Status24:00 The Fall and Restoration Through Christ24:28 Israel's Role and Our Calling to Proclaim God's Excellencies25:54 Living Out Our Faith in the Church Community27:39 Paul's Teachings on Genuine Love and Unity30:53 Reflecting on the Church's Role and Personal Commitment39:34 The Importance of God's Mercy and Love47:02 Concluding Prayer and Call to ActionApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 2:9. Which of the titles Peter employs to describe the church encourages you the most and why?2. Read 1 Peter 2:9. Are these titles individual or corporate? How has the spirit of independence and individualism that has contributed so much to the progress of America been detrimental to our understanding of and approach to the Church?3. Read 1 Peter 2:9. How might the seemingly benign and everyday conversations you have with your unbelieving friends or the way you treat the barista at your local coffee shop still be an example of proclaiming the excellencies of Christ, even if you don't actually share the gospel?4. What are some of the excellencies of Christ that you have experienced since becoming a believer?5. Read 1 Peter 2:10. What is mercy, and how does it differ from grace? How does a believer still need the mercy of God? How should the mercy we have received show up in how we treat other people?6. Check in on the memory verses for this month: 1 Peter 2:2-3.