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February 10, 2002 - Matthew 5:1-2, 9

Open It

1. Will there ever come a time when, on this earth, we are free from conflict.
2. In what ways do you understand the differences between world peace and divine peace?
3. Is it possible to attain the goal of peace in life and relationships?
4. Describe the characteristics that you would desire in a peacemaker.

Explore It

4. Will there ever come a time, in this world, when we will not be engaged in conflict? John 16.33
5. Why is a vengeful spirit a danger to one's self and out of harmony with the purposes of God? Romans 12.19
6. What title is applied to Jesus and how is this purpose fulfilled? Isaiah 9.6-7; Luke 2.14
7. The Kingdom of God is described as being not? What is it? Romans 14.17
8. How does an individual initially receive peace? What does it provide? Romans 5.1
9. What action on the part of Jesus has opened the door to peace between God, ourselves, and one another? Ephesians 2.14-17
10. Who is the source of confusion? 1 Corinthians 14.33
11. Name the fruits of the Spirit. Galatians 5.22
12. We are encouraged to participate in a process of renewal which brings what? Galatians 6.12
13. There is a wisdom from above and not from above. How are these two types of "wisdom" described? James 3.13-18
14. Describe the nature of the peace which is offered the follower of Christ? John 14.27
15. Describe the mind set of the person of peace? Matthew 10.16
16. The peaceful person is described as being? Romans 8.6
17. What description in Romans 10.15 applies to those that bring peace to another?
18. The unity of the spirit of any group, but especially of the Christian community is called? Ephesians 4.3
19. What important characteristic is needed by the person who would teach another? Romans 14.19
20. The peaceable person is able to offer what important benefit to all people? 1 Corinthians 1.4
21. What result is promised to the individual who believes in Jesus, that is in the one who has faith? Romans 15.13
22. Peace is said to be the guard of what in Christ Jesus? Philippians 4.7
23. What is the result in the life of the individual who rejects evil and does what is good? 1 Peter 3.8-10
24. What does an individual need in order to see the Lord? Hebrews 12.14

Get It

25. Do you think that there can be peace without compromise?
26. Are there basic principles that ought to be upheld, regardless?
27. Is the accommodating individual practicing the God-given principles of peace?
28. How are justice and mercy related to peace?
29. Why should "peace at any price" be avoided?
30. What role does aggression play, if any, in the process of peacemaking?

Apply It

31. Is there anyone with whom I should be at war?
32. What skills and abilities do I need to develop to be a peacemaker?
33. How may I apply these skills and abilities in my family and my extended family?

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