Home Group Study Questions // March 8th

What Would Jesus Say Session 7: Blessed Are The Peacemakers

 

Matthew 5:8 — “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called ‘Sons of God’”

When does peace seem illusive, impossible, or difficult? Where do conflicts exist?

 

Read Matthew 5:1-9

  1. What does history tell us about peace efforts? How have leaders tried to make peace?
  2. It can be tempting to avoid conflict or avoid topics? Does that help? Why or why not?
  3. How would you describe the source of conflicts? (Jeremiah 17:9)
  4. What is Paul saying to his churches when he writes “Grace to you and Peace from God.”
  5. Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-20; What do those verses say to us about where peace comes from? How does reconciliation relate to peace?
  6. What is the role of an ambassador regarding peace?
  7. Paul took on the role of peacemaker between Onesimus and Philemon. Read Philemon verses 8-18 to get the context. How did Paul help bring about peace between them?
  8. Scripture gives us many promises of peace, name some. Some to consider James 3:17-18;  Galatians 3:25-29 are a couple of options.
  9. What does it mean to be a Son of God?