Small Group Questions

July 5 - 12

Sermon Series: Daily Dose

Week 3: Peace

Ice Breaker, If Needed:

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Discussion Questions for Small Groups or Individual Study

1. Read 2 Thessalonians 3:16. What does this verse say about the nature of peace? Who gives peace to us? When? What does peace feel like? Look like? Why does peace seem to come and go? Identify the enemies of peace. 

2. Read Jeremiah 6:14. Who are the people? What had they done? Describe how sin and separation from God impacts your peace. Contrast this verse with Romans 5:1-2. Who made it possible to have peace with God? How? Apart from God, what does peace look like? When you have peace with God, what do you have? Who can rob you of this peace? 

3. What is repentance? Have you made peace with your past? Why or why not? Read Isaiah 48:22. Examine the dynamic between repentance and peace. Have you made peace with your present? Look at Isaiah 49:16. What does God think of you? What has He done for you? Name it! Is “peace” one of the names? 

4. If Godly joy rises above your circumstances, what about peace? What can you declare about God’s trustworthiness? How does trust in God’s love for you --- His plan, provision, and protection --- lead you into lasting peace? 

5. Read Matthew 5:9. What is the fruit of your peace? Where does it lead you? How does your peace impact others? What is the difference between a peace-maker and a peace-keeper? Read Romans 12:18. How will you live out this verse? Pray about anticipated challenges in living out this verse.

6. Read Colossians 3:15 and Philippians 4:6-7. What will you do the next time your peace is interrupted or threatened? Why should you pay attention to threatened or unsettled peace?