Hymns Based on 1 Peter 2:23

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 Peter 2:23

"For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, who didn't sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.” When he was cursed, he didn't curse back. When he suffered, he didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed by his wounds."

— 1 Peter 2:23

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Cross, Discipleship, Lent, Suffering of Christ, Assurance. Many worship songs connected to 1 Peter 2:23 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Cross
Discipleship
Lent
Suffering of Christ
Assurance

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Response Hymn How Beauteous Were the Marks Divine

Reflection Hymn Go to Dark Gethsemane

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading 1 Peter 2:23
3
Sermon Cross
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Response Hymn How Beauteous Were the Marks Divine
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Reflection Hymn Go to Dark Gethsemane
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Closing Hymn He Never Said a Mumbalin Word

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Go to Dark Gethsemane

Go to Dark Gethsemane is a Holy Week hymn that turns the Passion narrative into a school of discipleship.

He Never Said a Mumbalin Word

He Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word is an African American spiritual that retells the Passion of Jesus through a sequence of stark, repeated images: crucifixion, nailing to the tree, the pierced side, flowing blood, and death.

How Beauteous Were the Marks Divine

How Beauteous Were the Marks Divine is a hymn of contemplation and discipleship drawn from Arthur Cleveland Coxe's longer poem “Hymn to the Redeemer.

Of Jesus' Love That Sought Me

“Of Jesus’ Love That Sought Me,” more commonly titled “Sweeter as the Years Go By,” is a 1912 gospel song by Lelia Naylor Morris, who wrote both its text and tune.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Cross Discipleship Lent Suffering of Christ Assurance Atonement Christlike Character Forgiveness Good Friday Grace Healing Holy Week Humility Incarnation Jesus Christ Love of Christ Meekness Mercy Obedience Passion of Christ Praise Prayer Redemption Resurrection Salvation Sanctification Suffering Testimony