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Live Like Chosen People
October 4, 2026 · Doug Posey
The Big Idea
Our identity as God's people should shape our conduct before the watching world.
Remember Sunday’s message
Sermon reminders
Remember Who You Are
God calls his people chosen, royal, holy, and his own. Their identity begins with his grace and gives them a different foundation for daily life.
Remember Why I am Here
Those who have received God's mercy are called to make him known, telling what he has done through both words and actions.
Reflect Jesus in My Choices
Faithfulness includes private obedience and honorable public conduct, so that others may see good works and glorify God.
Wednesday’s conversation
Reflect & discuss
Read 1 Peter 2:9–12 together in the ESV.
Receiving our identity
Which description in verse 9 most changes the way you think about belonging to God? How might remembering it affect an ordinary decision this week?
Telling the mercy story
Peter connects receiving mercy with making God known. How could you describe something God has changed in your life in a way a friend who does not share your faith could understand?
Choosing what we feed
Doug described the inner battle in terms of what we feed. What helps turn a good intention into a choice to obey God when no one else is watching? You do not need to share a private struggle.
Giving God the glory
When someone misunderstands or criticizes Christians, what could honorable conduct look like in that situation? How can our response draw attention to God's goodness rather than our own reputation?
Carry it into the week
Next Steps
From the sermon
- Share your personal "but now" story of faith with others.
- Examine which "wolf" you are feeding daily — align habits with prayer, Scripture, and obedience.
- Pursue private and public obedience so that your conduct points unbelievers toward God.
Application
Pray for one opportunity this week to make God's goodness known through a thoughtful word and an honorable action.
My notes
Scripture quotations marked ESV are from the ESV Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Text Edition: 2025. Used by permission. Permissions. Prepared for this small group from the October 4, 2026 sermon; questions and applications are editorial study material.
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