Peter's Puns: God Names You For What He Will Build In You

What happens when God gives you a new name and you spend years growing into it? We sit with Peter’s story and the rock language of Matthew 16, where Simon confesses Jesus as the Christ and Jesus speaks identity and assignment over him. That calling is real, but it is not instant, and Peter’s missteps, restoration, and maturity show what spiritual formation actually looks like over time. We then move into 1 Peter 2 and the powerful picture of “living stones” being built into a spiritual house. Jesus Christ stands as the chief cornerstone, and our lives find alignment and stability in Him. We talk about stones being selected, shaped, measured, and fitted, and why the uncomfortable parts of growth often belong to the building process. If you care about Bible study themes like cornerstone, rock of offense, royal priesthood, and identity in Christ, this thread ties them together in a practical way. From uncut stones on Old Testament altars to temple stones prepared away from the job site, we explore how Scripture uses construction to explain holiness, community, and purpose. We also reflect on Jesus as a craftsman and how the gospel lands with everyday working people, not just elites. The conversation lands on a challenge: don’t try to carve yourself into a copy of someone else; cooperate with the Holy Spirit, keep your rhythms healthy, and ask God what He calls you. https://wofoyo.org/        #wofoyo