Peace I Leave With You – Part 2

April 11, 2021

Peace I Leave With You – Part 2

Colossians 3:12-17


 

Every person is created in the Image of God and has intrinsic value.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis1:27

Everyone we know is a sinner and will act accordingly.

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God… Romans 3:23

The problem of sin is so big and runs so deep we need outside help in the form of a savior.

…and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. Romans 3:24-25a

The new life we have in Christ allows us to relate to people in a different way.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17

We clothe ourselves with the character of Jesus.

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, Colossians 3:12

This impacts how we make peace with others.

Peace Maker Principles from Peacemaker Ministries

  • Give Glory to God (Mark 11:25; John 14:15; Romans 12:17-21)
  • Get the Log out of your own eye (Proverbs 28:13; Matthew 7:3-5)
  • Gently Restore (Proverbs 19:11; Matthew 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 6:1-8)
  • Go and Be reconciled (Matthew 5:23-24, 6:12, 7:12; Ephesians 4:1-3)

go.oslc.com/peacemaker

 


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Head

  • How does having peace with God impact our ability to have peace with others?
  • What does it look like for you to put on the character of Christ (Colossians 3:12)?
  • Explore some of the verses around each of the Peace-Making principles on the other side of the paper. Which is the easiest and which is the hardest? Why?

Heart

  • How do you feel when thinking about making peace with someone who has wronged you?
  • What costs have you had to pay by not being at peace with someone?

Hands

  • Is there someone you have hurt or been hurt by that you are avoiding making peace with? Prayerfully consider what a next step could be for you to be a peacemaker in that relationship. If you are willing, please share what you plan to do with the group.

 

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