“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27 (NKJV)
1. LET PEACE BE YOUR UMPIRE.
“And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].”
Colossians 3:15 (AMPC)
2. GOD’S VOICE WILL ALWAYS PRODUCE HIS PEACE.
“I will hear what God the LORD will say; For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones.”
Psalm 85:8 (NASB)
“And He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
Mark 4:39 (NASB)
3. PURSUING GOD’S PEACE WILL GUARD YOUR HEART AND PRESERVE YOUR POWER.
“Turn from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.”
Psalm 34:14 (NASB)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.”
Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
Victory Group Questions:
1. Share about some ways you let the peace of God umpire your heart instead of your emotions?
2. What are some things in your life that sometimes replace the peace that Jesus provides? (Emotions, anger, disappointment, comparison, distractions, etc...)
3. Share a testimony where you have experienced the surpassing peace of God over a difficult situation in your life.
4. What was your biggest takeaway from this message and why?
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