Outline (continued) 2:1–3 D. Grow Spiritually 2:4–10 IV. Election 2:4–8 A. Living Stones 2:4 1. Chosen 2:5–6 2. Built 2:7 3. Rejected 2:8 4. Destined 2:9–10 B. Chosen People 2:11–3:12 V. Submission 2:11–12 A. An Appeal 2:13–17 B. Instituted Authority 2:13–15 1. Obedience 2:16–17 2. Freedom 2:18–20 C. Commendable behavior 2:21–25 D. Shepherd and Overseer 2:21–23 1. Suffered 2:24 2. Died 2:25 3. Returned 2 1 Therefore, rid yourself of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy,