May 29, 2022
John Harris

Peace Rules

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
—Colossians 3:15

Three

1. Peace comes with the right

   Reveal Answer
   condition.
   

2. Peace requires a quiet

   Reveal Answer
   composition.
   

3. Peace results from a hope-filled

   Reveal Answer
   conviction.
   

1. What activity helps you to relax?
   

2. Take some time alone or with your group and read through the following verses. (Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 26:3; John 14:27; John 16:33; Galatians 5:22; Philippians 4:7; Romans 14:17; 1 Corinthians 14:33; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 4:3; Romans 14:19; Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:18; 2 Timothy 2:22)
   

3. Read Colossians 3:15. Why is the “heart” the place where Paul says to let the peace of Christ rule?
   

4. What does it mean (what does it look like) for the peace of Christ to rule in the church?
   

5. Read Matthew 10:34-37. How do we reconcile this statement by Jesus with all the other teachings on peace? (Ephesians 2:14-22; Romans 5:1; Colossians 1:20)
   

6. On a personal level, what enemy of peace affects you the most? (worry, conflict, fear, etc.)
   

7. Read Psalm 131:1-3. Why is humility essential in having peace?
   

8. What noises in your life rob you of peace? How can you begin taking steps to “compose and quiet your soul”?
   

9. What changes should you make to “let the peace of Christ rule in your heart?”
   

Close in prayer.