1 Peter 2:4-5 contains an inspiring description of the identity and purpose of the church. After anchoring us in the glorious gospel, the apostle builds a framework for the church to understand the role and responsibility we have been given. These verses construct a concise understanding of what it means for us to be God’s “Spiritual House.” We will organize our thoughts under three headings as we survey these blueprints to discover how the church is: 1. Built on the Foundation of Christ, 2. Shaped into a Spiritual House, 3. Fashioned into a Royal Priesthood.