Peace Makers Part 2

Mat_5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 

Jesus came to bring truth into the world. Jesus’ truth was that he was the way the truth and the life. This created division and disrupted the peace and the trust that man has in his religious system.

Accountable (2 min)

Mat 12:36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 

This is one of those verses in the bible that we should all think deeply about. Jesus is telling us that there will be a day for everyone on this earth when they will have to give account for their actions.

Conform or Transform (2 min)

[Rom 12:2 NIV] 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. 

It becomes increasingly difficult to not conform to the pattern of this world where we are attacked for believing in the bible and holding firm to our faith.

Your Report (2 min)

[Mat 12:36 NIV] 36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 

This whole idea about giving an account is interesting. Strong’s concordance says that this is a narrative account from a living voice. Just imagine for a moment you are giving a report to God about your life.

Peace Makers Part 1

Mat_5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 

We know that peace does not come on its own or easily most of the time. Matt 5:9 says “peacemakers” because we live in a hostile world that needs people who will create peace where there is no peace.

Current or Completed Work (2 min.)

Matthew 14:30- But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" 

In this verse we see trouble came upon Peter even when he was called out of the boat by Jesus. And see how Peter responded, … he didn’t blame Satan for his situation, but rather he cried out to Jesus for help.

Road Trip (2 min.)

Mat 7:13 says: "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.” 

As we travel down the road-of-life, we encounter many changes in the terrain and we meet many different kinds of people along the way. The same is true with our journey in the Kingdom of God. We should expect that on our journey we will have many challenges we need to overcome, the road is not always smooth or straight, there are curves and potholes, and even traffic jams or unfortunately even occasional fender benders that come from other travelers on the road.

Gather not Scatter (2 min.)

Mathew 24:31 - And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

During His first coming Jesus came to anoint His people for service as Priest of the Most High God and to send them out into the world. He scattered His people to spread the gospel and to share his cry and call for all to come to him.