Isaiah 9: 6... We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His name will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace... (CEV)
Isaiah 26: 3The Lord gives perfect peace to those whose faith is firm. 4So always trust the Lord because he is forever our mighty rock. (CEV)
Matthew 11: 28"If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. 29Take the yokef I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. 30This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light. (CEV)
John 14: 27I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give. It isn't like the peace that this world can give. So don't be worried or afraid. (CEV)
John 16: 33I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world. (CEV)
Colossians 3: 15Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. So let the peace that comes from Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other...(CEV)
Philippians 4: 6Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. 7Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel. 8Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise. 9You know the teachings I gave you, and you know what you heard me say and saw me do. So follow my example. And God, who gives peace, will be with you. (CEV)
James 3: 18When peacemakers plant seeds of peace, they will harvest justice. (CEV)
Luke 6: 22God will bless you when others hate you and won't have anything to do with you. God will bless you when people insult you and say cruel things about you, all because you are a follower of the Son of Man. 23Long ago your own people did these same things to the prophets. So when this happens to you, be happy and jump for joy! You will have a great reward in heaven.(CEV)
1. How can God and Jesus give us true peace even though we may be suffering?
2. Why is the peace that Jesus gives not like the peace the world gives?
3. What happens when we set our minds on things that are excellent
and praiseworthy?
4. How can a small support group of believers help us experience real
peace?
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