People of Peace

Introduction

Peace: freedom from disturbance; tranquility, a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended

Contrasting types/views of Jesus

Weak Jesus, Passive Jesus vs Divisive Jesus, Flipping Tables Jesus

Matthew 10:32–36

Takeaway 1

The Bible speaks more about our Peace than it does our Purpose or our Power

Takeaway 2

Don't Forget in your endeavor to not be anyone's doormat that Peace is still a Fruit of the Spirit, and it needs to be cultivated in our lives.

6 Bible verse where God is directly connected with Peace

1. Prince of Peace 

 Isaiah 9:6 

2. The Lord of Peace 

2 Thess 3:16

3. The Peace Giver 

2 Thess 3:16

4. He Himself Is Our Peace 

Eph 2:14 

5. The God of Peace  

Rom 15:33 

6.  Author of Peace 

1 Cor 14:33 

6 areas where the Bible calls us toward Peace

1. As it relates to our relationship with God

Matthew 5:9

2. As it relates to humanity 

Hebrews 12:14

Romans 12:16–18

3. As it relates to our human enemies

Proverbs 16:7

4. As it relates to fear and worry

John 14:27

Philippians 4:6–7

5. As it relates to Wisdom and Righteousness

James 3:16–18

6. As it relates to Prayer

Psalm 122:6

Conclusion

Psalm 34:14

Confession

Father God, help us to be People of Peace! May we love peace, seek peace, cultivate peace, live in peace, and bring peace everywhere we go. In Jesus name, Amen.