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The 7th Beatitude
(Matthew 5:9)

​Introduction:

         1. Jesus began His great Sermon on the Mount by giving "the Beatitudes" (Matthew 5:3-12).
         2. In our lesson we are concentrating on the 7th Beatitude (Matthew 5:9).
         3. To help us appreciate the seriousness of this Beatitude, let us first show . . .

Discussion:

I.           HOW  "PEACE"  AND  "CONFLICT"  ARE  CONTRASTED  IN  THE  BIBLE


         A. We learn from Psalm 133 how God feels about "peace."
         B. We learn from Proverbs 6:16-19 how God feels about "conflict."
         C. When we consider this contrast, perhaps we can more fully appreciate why . . .

II.          THE  NEW  TESTAMENT  REPEATEDLY  TEACHES  US  TO  PURSUE  "PEACE"

         A. Romans 12:18
         B. Romans 14:19
         C. 1 Thessalonians 5:13b
         D. Hebrews 12:14
         E. To help us understand what is involved in pursuing peace, let us look at . . .

III.         TWO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS  WHO  WERE  PEACEMAKERS

         A. Abraham was a peacemaker (Genesis 13:7-9).
         B. Isaac was a peacemaker (Genesis 26:17-22).

IV.         THE  NEW  TESTAMENT  CONTAINS  SOME  SPECIFIC  INSTRUCTIONS  THAT  WILL  HELP 
             US  TO  BE  PEACEMAKERS


         A. Ephesians 4:1-3
         B. Philippians 2:1-4
         C. Colossians 3:12-13
         D. James 3:13-18
         E. 1 Peter 3:10-11

Conclusion:

         1. Being a peacemaker is not always easy -- it can sometimes be quite challenging, especially in our
             world today.
         2. However, those who make peace will receive a great blessing -- "they shall be called the children
             of God."

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