The document provides guidelines for family devotions, which include reading Scripture passages together and discussing how to apply the lessons. It focuses on passages about peacemaking from Matthew 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, and Hebrews 12:14. The discussion questions prompt reflection on what peace means and how Jesus exemplified reconciliation. Members are encouraged to pursue peace in their relationships and think of practical ways to respond to God's call to be peacemakers. They close in prayer, asking God for help in applying the lessons.
The document provides guidelines for family devotions, which include reading Scripture passages together and discussing how to apply the lessons. It focuses on passages about peacemaking from Matthew 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, and Hebrews 12:14. The discussion questions prompt reflection on what peace means and how Jesus exemplified reconciliation. Members are encouraged to pursue peace in their relationships and think of practical ways to respond to God's call to be peacemakers. They close in prayer, asking God for help in applying the lessons.
The document provides guidelines for family devotions, which include reading Scripture passages together and discussing how to apply the lessons. It focuses on passages about peacemaking from Matthew 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, and Hebrews 12:14. The discussion questions prompt reflection on what peace means and how Jesus exemplified reconciliation. Members are encouraged to pursue peace in their relationships and think of practical ways to respond to God's call to be peacemakers. They close in prayer, asking God for help in applying the lessons.
The document provides guidelines for family devotions, which include reading Scripture passages together and discussing how to apply the lessons. It focuses on passages about peacemaking from Matthew 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, and Hebrews 12:14. The discussion questions prompt reflection on what peace means and how Jesus exemplified reconciliation. Members are encouraged to pursue peace in their relationships and think of practical ways to respond to God's call to be peacemakers. They close in prayer, asking God for help in applying the lessons.
1. Keep it short and interactive 1. Keep it short and interactive
2. Read the Scripture passage together with each person reading a verse 2. Read the Scripture passage together with each person reading a verse 3. Ask questions about each verse 3. Ask questions about each verse 4. Ask each child how they will apply what they have learned from the 4. Ask each child how they will apply what they have learned from the verses. (Even your young children) You, as a parent, also share what you verses. (Even your young children) You, as a parent, also share what you will apply. Remember that Bible study is for application and transformation will apply. Remember that Bible study is for application and transformation not just for information.) not just for information.) 5. Pray together as a family (You and your children can take turns praying) 5. Pray together as a family (You and your children can take turns praying) - For each other's requests - For each other's requests - To ask for God's help to apply what you have learned - To ask for God's help to apply what you have learned
Read Together: Read Together:
Matthew 5:9 Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God.” “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 18 18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God us the word of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. Hebrews 12:14 Hebrews 12:14 “Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the “Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.” Lord.”
Talk Together: Talk Together:
1. What comes into your mind when you hear the word peace? What does it 1. What comes into your mind when you hear the word peace? What does it peace mean for you? What then does peacemaking mean for you? peace mean for you? What then does peacemaking mean for you? 2. Based on Matthew 5:9, what is the character trait of sons of God? 2. Based on Matthew 5:9, what is the character trait of sons of God? 3. In 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, who is our example of peacemaking and 3. In 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, who is our example of peacemaking and reconciliation? reconciliation? 4. What then should we do now that we are ambassadors of Christ as mentioned 4. What then should we do now that we are ambassadors of Christ as mentioned in Hebrews 12:14? in Hebrews 12:14? Conviction: Conviction: As a son of God, I will make it a point to intentionally pursue peace and be a As a son of God, I will make it a point to intentionally pursue peace and be a peaceamaker in my relationships, so people can see Christ in me. peaceamaker in my relationships, so people can see Christ in me. Application: Application: What are some practical ways that you can apply in your personal life as you respond What are some practical ways that you can apply in your personal life as you respond to God’s call to be a peacemaker? to God’s call to be a peacemaker? Pray Together: Pray Together: Heavenly Father, thank You for what Jesus have done on the cross so that we can be Heavenly Father, thank You for what Jesus have done on the cross so that we can be reconciled to You. As your sons and daughters, help us to pursue peace in our reconciled to You. As your sons and daughters, help us to pursue peace in our relationships as a reflection of what You have done for us. In Jesus Name, Amen. relationships as a reflection of what You have done for us. In Jesus Name, Amen.