God Promises Handout 6

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August 3, 2014 Homebuilders The Promises of God Promise #6

God Promises His Peace!

How can I learn to ____________ the promise of God’s peace? 5 ways 1. Claim __________________ as your source of peace!

Discussion: Can you tell about a time when you experienced the _____________________ of God? “The way of peace they do not know.” Romans 13:17 “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God.” Acts 16:25 Where is the promise of God’s _____________ found?

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1 “Peace to all of you who are in Christ.” 1 Peter 5:14 “For he himself is our peace.” Ephesians 2:14

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 What does the promise of God’s peace ______________?

“My peace I give to you.” John 14:27 “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:3 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

“Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, peace be with you. He said to them, why are you troubled?” Luke 24:36, 38

“___________ Jesus, No peace, ________ Jesus, Know peace!”

“The Lord blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11

2. Claim __________________ as your pathway to peace!

“He promises peace to his people.” Psalm 85:8 “Peace be yours in abundance.” 1 Peter 1:3 Philippians 4:6-7 Question: Right now, where do you most _____________ to experience the peace of God?

Philippians 1:3

3. Claim ______________________ as your means to peace!

5. Claim _________________________ as your road to peace!

“Do not let your hearts be troubled, trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14:1

“There is no peace, says the Lord, for the wicked.” Isaiah 48:22

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” Psalm 34:14

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up.” 1 Peter 5:6

“There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.” Proverbs 12:20

“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.” Romans 15:13

“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” Romans 14:19

4. Claim the ___________________ as your book to peace!

“Make every effort to live in peace with all men.” Hebrews 12:14

“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace.” John 16:33

“Live in peace and the God of peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11

“Great peace have they who love your law.” Psalm 119:165

Discussion: Of the five ways to claim the promise of God’s peace, which one do you most need to ___________________?

“If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river.” Isaiah 48:18 “Peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”2 Peter 1:2

What is the primary ____________________ given to the person who claims the promise of God’s peace? ______________________!

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27