Isaiah 9:6
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall
be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." To whom was the prophet Isaiah
referring? ______________________
Matthew 10:34
"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace,
but a sword." Who spoke these words? _________________
Matthew 12:51
"Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth?
I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against
three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the mother; the mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law,
and the daughter against her mother-in-law." Why did Jesus say He would bring division and not peace? _______________________________________________________________________
John
16:33
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good
cheer; I have overcome the world."
In whom does the Christian find true peace? _____________________________
Romans 12:17-18
"Recompense
to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peacably
with all men."
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not
your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Why can true peace never be found in the world? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ephesians
2:14
"For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us." What is the
wall of partition? _____________________
Philippians 4:7
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your
hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
In order for us to receive true peace we must place our complete faith and
trust in Jesus Christ, rejecting the lies of worldly men. Jesus came to earth as a bridge between the Father and sinful man, cutoff
from His mercy and grace because of the partition of sin constructed in the heart. Even today, families are divided about who Jesus
was, and whether or not he was truly God in fulfillment of the prophecy in Matthew 12:51. It is only through the acceptance of Jesus'
offer of salvation, repentance of our sin, and keeping His commandments that we are able to find true peace. How wonderful it is for
us to patiently and faithfully endure the trials and difficulties of our present world, in absolute assurance of eternal life in His
kingdom!
May the peace of our LORD be always upon you,
