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When
you think of a peaceful scene, what image
comes to mind?
When you think of a
peaceful person, what image comes to mind?
What stressors are in
your life that distract you from knowing
consistent peace?
Read Isaiah 9:6.
Why is it significant
that the Messiah is referred to as Prince
of Peace?
Read Psalm 29:1-4, then
v.11.
The first 4 verses refer
to worship and reverence toward God, then
v.11 says God will bless His people with
peace. What is the connection between
worship and peace?
Read John 14: 25-29.
What is the difference
between the peace which is of Christ and
the peace which is of the world?
Read Mark 4: 35-41.
The disciples first
were in a panicky/angry mood toward Jesus
due to their lack of peace.
When are we susceptible
to the same?
Jesus tied their panic
to a lack of faith. In what ways could
we demonstrate peace through the exercizing
of faith in Christ?
Read Matthew 5:3-10.
Notice the 6 blessed
traits prior to v.9. How might any of
those traits be instrumental in helping
you become a peacemaker? (Pick 1 or 2
of the blessed traits and
comment on them).
In what current circumstances
could you become a needed peacemaker?
In the coming weeks,
how could you make peace a more prominent
feature in your life?
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