Pathway to Peace


This last week I have had prayer with many in our community.
Death, turmoil, stress seem to dominate many conversations.
This week at the Gathering we are going to look at the subject of Peace.
 Is Peace Possible In My Life?

With the death of someone I love - Is Peace Possible in My Life?
With my job up in the air - Is Peace Possible in My Life?
With my family making bad choices - Is Peace Possible in My Life?
With what I have done to my family/friends/life - Is Peace Possible in My Life?

Come - Let's Talk Together. Yes - it is possible. 
Look at what is taught about peace in the Bible.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give 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 (NIV)


Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.  Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:4-9 

Questions

In the John 14 passage there are two kinds of peace listed.  What are they are how are they different?


Is it safe to assume that if our hearts are troubled and we are afraid that we are not experiencing the peace that Jesus is referring to in the John 14 passage?


What is the “Peace of God” in Philippians 4:7?   Describe it.


Later in vs 7 it tells us this “peace” will guard our hearts and minds.  What are our “hearts and minds” being guarded from?


Is this “peace” automatic?  Is it a “gift from God” given to some, but not others?


In Philippians 4:4-6 there are things we are told to do and not to do – what are they?  What is the result if we do these things?

In Philippians 4:8 we are told to focus on certain things.  Does that mean we are totally ignore things that are troubling?


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