"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, chosen by

God Himself in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of Him who called you

out of darkness into His marvelous light.  Which in times past were not a people, but

are now God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have

received mercy."          (1 Peter 2:9-10 ,KJV, Living Bible)

 Sunday's church lesson from above Bible verses:

    "Peter is telling the early Christians that they are called to be different

from the pagan culture around them. He addresses people who ......are not at

home in any place other than the Kingdom of God."