Tonight we looked at 1 Peter 2 and the calling that we have because of our salvation (seen at the end of 1 Peter 1) to put away the evil works of deceitfulness, hypocrisy and slander and to desire the Word of God like newborn infants. We then studied Peter’s rich unpacking of God’s work in building us together as a spiritual house, as holy priests to offer spiritual sacrifices to Him. We ended being reminded Jesus is the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls, and God declares His authority over the human mind and emotions and desires to exercise His gracious rule over them.