SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 2:9 NLT
But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
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MAIN IDEA
Our identity as followers of Jesus is for the purpose of pointing people
to the ONE we are following!
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SUMMARY POINTS
What is our identity as followers of Jesus?
1. We are chosen for a purpose!
2. We are royal priests
3. We are the people of God
4. We are God's very own possession
What is the purpose of our identity?
To show the world the goodness of God
How do we receive this identity?
By God's mercy and grace - we don't deserve it!
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CALL TO ACTION
What are some changes we need to personally make so we can live out of our true identity in Jesus, pointing others to the ONE we are following?
