We bear our Father’s name if we share our Father’s heart.

Big Idea: The Father’s heart is a heart of “peace.” The purpose of His Church/family is to promote that peace.

If we share the Father’s heart, we do the Father’s work.

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“Our Father’s Heart?”

1. He sent His Son to

peace on earth.

Luke 2:8-14

2. Peace is the fruit of

.

Isaiah 32:15-17

3. Righteousness describes a world in which “things are right;” all things are

and peace is restored.

Peace with

Romans 5:1-2

Peace with

Peace with

1 Thessalonians 5:13b
Ephesians 4:1-6

Peace with

Romans 8:18-22
Matthew 10:34-39

War and Peace?

1. Jesus waged

by “making peace.”

2. The war is won at the

but the battle continues until the Lord’s return.

Romans 16:19-20
3. That battle continues in and through the

; we are waging war by “making peace.”

Hebrews 12:12-15a

Making Peace?

James 3:13-18

1. Validate the Gospel by cultivating

.

Philippians 2:3-11

2. Pursue reconciliation and

in all things.

2 Corinthians 5:18-21

3. Practice

and justice at all times.

Psalm 33:4-5

4. Celebrate your great

.

1 John 3:1a

Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God.