Imago Dei Community Holy Like Him: Priests // 1 Peter 2:4-5,9-10 - Naseem Khalili
Jan 19, 2026
Dive into a rich discussion on 1 Peter 2, where spiritual identity and community come to life. Naseem explores metaphors of milk and living stones, emphasizing Christ as our foundation. She unpacks the concept of a royal priesthood, highlighting our inclusive identity in Christ. Through spiritual sacrifices, believers are encouraged to share testimonies and foster unity. The emphasis on dependence on the Holy Spirit serves as a reminder that building a spiritual house is a collective journey, anchored in Christ's sacrifice.
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Film Scene Mirrors Biblical Metaphor
- Naseem describes the first 10 minutes of Sentimental Value as a vivid personification of a childhood home that stayed with her.
- She uses this film scene to introduce Peter's similar metaphor of believers as a spiritual house.
Christ As Unshakable Foundation
- Peter calls Jesus the living stone to show Christ is the unshakeable foundation for the spiritual house.
- Naseem emphasizes new birth and baptism as the transformation that anchors believers to that durable foundation.
Radical Expansion Of God's People
- Peter's 'chosen people, royal priesthood' language quotes the Torah but now addresses Gentiles too.
- Naseem highlights the radical inclusion: all who follow Jesus, Jew or Gentile, belong to God's people.
