Royalty in Jesus: Having a Lifestyle of Declaring Jesus and Living for Jesus (1 Peter 2:9-12) Bible Reading: But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. 1 Peter 2:9-12 Scripture Reflections to Consider: What is a Christian? Who are the priests of Jesus Christ? Do you have a habit of praising Jesus and declaring the praises of Jesus? What does it mean to be in darkness? What is mercy? How can we live as “aliens and strangers” in the world? What sinful desires do you have? How are they waging war against your soul? For more information about our ministry, please visit http://www.kingdomd.org. If you'd like to email us directly, you can reach us at contact@kingdomd.org.