Matthew 5:9

The Beatitudes

““Blessed Blessed Peacemakers”Peacemakers”

Pg 852In Church Bibles

Convair B-36J - Peacemaker

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18Romans 12:18

“Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone….

Matthew 18:15Matthew 18:15

Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

Matthew 5:23-24Matthew 5:23-24

Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?”

Luke 12:13-14Luke 12:13-14

.. life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” …“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, …

But seek the kingdom of God, …“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:15.22,31-32Luke 12:15.22,31-32

“Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.

Matthew 10:34Matthew 10:34

"There is no peace," says the LORD, "for the wicked."

Isaiah 48:22Isaiah 48:22

For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

Colossians 1:19-20Colossians 1:19-20

For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peacemade peace through the blood of His cross.

Colossians 1:19-20Colossians 1:19-20

"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ…

Romans 5:1-2Romans 5:1-2

Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 5:18-212 Corinthians 5:18-21

Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation

2 Corinthians 5:18-212 Corinthians 5:18-21

Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them

2 Corinthians 5:18-212 Corinthians 5:18-21

Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 5:18-212 Corinthians 5:18-21

Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

2 Corinthians 5:18-212 Corinthians 5:18-21

“Modern” Evangelism…

...is something God can work through. God is Big!

…has no Biblical support or example

…has replaced Conversion with Decision

…is often Manipulation not Conviction

…is in danger of “aborting” real conversions

…does not work - 90-98% fall away

…is something we can do - without God

PersecutedPersecuted

Poor in SpiritPoor in Spirit

MournMourn

MeekMeek

Hunger for righteousnessHunger for righteousness

MercifulMerciful

Pure in heartPure in heart

PeacemakerPeacemaker

-Have, can do nothing

-Conviction: sin against God

- Surrender, His will, not ours

- Giving word of reconciliation

- Undivided heart for God-presence

- Heart of compassion from Above -fruit

-Intense desire, cry for Him to work and fill us with His right living, power

Persecuted

Poor in Spirit

Mourn

Meek

Hunger for righteousness

Merciful

Pure in heart

Can’t do it without Him - Not a technique learned

Confess wrong not to share - Not comfortable not sharing

Surrender to His plan -His timing, not my scheduling

Need for Him to do it in me - empowering of the Spirit – Acts 1:8

Jesus’ Work Being a Peacemaker

Peacemaker

And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

Acts 1:4-5Acts 1:4-5

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Acts 1:8Acts 1:8

Persecuted

Poor in Spirit

Mourn

Meek

Hunger for righteousness

Merciful

Pure in heart

Being a light will bring

Can’t do it without Him - Not a technique learned

Confess wrong not to share - Not comfortable not sharing

Surrender to His plan -His timing, not my scheduling

Need for Him to do it in me - empowering of the Spirit – Acts 1:8

Demonstrating His heart- mercy

Radiating love for Him…Him

Jesus’ Work Being a Peacemaker

Peacemaker Peacemaker

Persecuted

Peacemaker

Pure in heart

Merciful

Hunger for righteousness

Meek

Mourn

Poor in Spirit