Advent #2: Peace.
Read and Pray: Hebrews 13:20-21
Watch: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/shalom-peace/
Jesus said, “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 NLT What is your idea of peace? Do you long for peace in your family, your life, your world, or even yourself? Is peace something external, internal, or both? Is peace something you can create or control? Is peace a perspective or a choice?
One of the primary gifts of Christmas is peace; peace of mind and heart. Jesus gifts us with peace despite our circumstances. Jesus often said, “Go in peace.” By sending Jesus, His Son, to be our mediator, we are gifted peace with God. In turn, as we trust in the Holy Spirit’s presence and work in our heart, we have peace with ourselves. Finally, as a result of the Trinitarian fellowship in us, we have peace with others.
Discussion questions:
1. What does peace look like for you personally? Can you describe a
moment in your life when you truly felt at peace?
2. Do you think peace is something that can be actively created or
controlled, or is it more about acceptance of situations? Can you
share a scenario where you tried to create peace?
3. What steps are you willing to take to foster peace in your personal life,
your family, or broader community?
Dr Mark John Bennett