- When you have a conflict with someone, what is your natural reaction? Do you run toward the conflict to resolve it, or run away from it? (There are no right/wrong answers here!) Where do you think that tendency comes from?
- Read Matthew 5:23-26. What kind of situation is Jesus here describing? Who is supposed to take the initiative to restore the relationship? What makes for a sincere, effective apology when you have offended or wronged someone?
- Read Matthew 18:15-20. What kind of situation is Jesus here describing? Who is supposed to take the initiative to restore the relationship? How would you go about addressing someone who has wronged you, in a way that would make for effective reconciliation?
- Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. How does Paul here describe the ministry that God entrusted to him personally and to all those who know trust in Christ? According to v. 20, what is the foundational way that we are to be peacemakers? Does this mean saying a prayer of repentance or is it more than that?
- Of the three signs of peace (worship sustains you, God’s kindness amazes you, failure doesn’t define you), which one do you most easily understand and apply? Why? Which one is more of a struggle?
- Have you ever had an experience where pursuing peace in relationships cost you something? Are there any relationships of conflict in your life currently that you need prayer for wisdom and guidance?
- Peter Kreeft (Professor of philosophy) writes, “You can do more to save the world from nuclear war than any politician or weapons system can. For peacemaking Christ’s way is soul-winning. Spread the good infection of Christ, by word and deed of love, and if enough of us cast enough votes for peace every day, we will be blessed with it.” What do you think of Kreeft’s approach to peacemaking here? Is he right? If so, what is one thing you can do this week to ‘cast votes for peace’ in your family? Place of work? Community?
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