17/07/2022
KINGDOM SEARCH THE SCRIPTURE
Date: July 17, 2022
Theme of the Month: Servanthood to Righteousness
Topic: Refusing the way of peace
Text: Isaiah 59: 8
By Bro.onyeka
AIMS
i to know the value of divine peace, and
ii. to understand the repercussions of refusing the way of peace mutions of
INTRODUCTION
The latest violence in all regions of the country ranging from farmers-herders conflicts, armed
banditry, terrorism, agitation of separation, religious intolerance to political crisis has gotten
everyone in an uproar and some are talking about war while others are screaming for peace and
acease fires. Researching the statistics of exactly how many times have we experience actually peace
is quite disturbing. This led to the search of the definition of peace th
So many authors have defined peace in different ways. For the sake of this study, Peace can define
as "freedom from disturbance and conflict". Jesus Christ spoke in the book of John 18:33 that in him
ever we will have Peace and assures us that despite the tribulation He has overcome the world. the f
Christ is our peace as the bible made us to understand in Eph. 2:14, who hath made both one, and
hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us. Could it be that "refusing the way of
Peace" is the reason chaos in our society? Now, Let us now-dive into the topic of the study as gotten
from Ish. 59:8.
STUDY GUIDE/DISCUSSION
1. With reference to our text, how can you explain what it means to refuse way of peace? Ref Isaiah
59:1-8.
2. As Christians, why must we constantly seek Peace according to the following passages Heb. 12:14;
Psa. 34:14; Prov. 17:28, Ish 57: 21.
3. Furthermore, according to Romans 12:18; 1 Pet. 1:, 2 why do you think the scripture emphasis on
living peaceably with all men"
4: How can we acquire peace? Eph. 2:14; Rom.5:1; Rom. 8:6, Psa. 34:14;
5. From contemporary experiences, how do you think the church can contribute to building peaceful
individuals and society?
6. Questions (if any)
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, wickedness, Injustice, Malice, unforgiving heart, jealousy etc. are sin and they
separates us from the God thereby deprives us of peace.
Finally, brethren, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace
shall be with you. Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the
Lord.
