1. THE QUEST FOR PEACE

2. The Quest for Peace Men are created to live in harmony We are designed to seek peace in order to function properly 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Sin and selfishness cause conflict James 3:16-4:3

3. How to Find Peace Open your mind and eyes Luke 19:38-42 Believe in the God of peace Romans 15:13, Prov. 16:7

4. Believe in the God of Peace Romans 15:13 “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Prov. 16:7 “When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”

5. How to Find Peace Open your mind and eyes Luke 19:38-42 Believe in the God of peace Romans 15:13, Prov. 16:7 Extend peace to others Luke 10:5-6, Matthew 5:9

6. Extend Peace to Others Luke 10:5-6 “But whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.' And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you.” Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.”

7. How to Find Peace Open your mind and eyes Luke 19:38-42 Believe in the God of peace Romans 15:13, Prov. 16:7 Extend peace to others Luke 10:6, Matthew 5:9 “Hold your peace” Proverbs 26:21, James 1:19

8. Holding Your Peace Proverbs 26:21 “As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.” James 1:19 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;”

9. How to Find Peace Open your mind and eyes Luke 19:38-42 Believe in the God of peace Romans 15:13, Prov. 16:7 Extend peace to others Luke 10:6, Matthew 5:9 “Hold your peace” Proverbs 26:21, James 1:19 Be longsuffering Proverbs 15:18

10. Be Longsuffering James 1:19 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;” Proverbs 15:18 “A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.”

11. Where We Need Peace Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17

12. Peace at Home Proverbs 17:1 “Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.” Proverbs 29:17 “Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.”

13. Where We Need Peace Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17 Peace in communities Prov. 29:2

14. Peace in Society Proverbs 29:2 “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.”

15. Where We Need Peace Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17 Peace in communities Prov. 29:2 Peace in the world 1 Thess. 5:3, Eph. 2:14-18

16. Where We Need Peace Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17 Peace in communities Prov. 29:2 Peace in the world 1 Thess. 5:3, Eph. 2:14-18 Peace with God Eph. 2:14-18

17. Where We Need Peace Peace of mind Philippians 4:1-13 Peace at home Prov. 17:1, 29:17 Peace in communities Prov. 29:2 Peace in the world 1 Thess. 5:3, Eph. 2:14-18 Peace with God Eph. 2:14-18 “May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way” 2 Thess. 3:16