The Gospel in Action: A letter to Philemon
Be a Peacemaker
Philemon 1
Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui
What Peace-Making is NOT:
What Peace-Making is (2 Cor. 5:17-21)
a. A reflection of the gospel (v. 18)
b. A re-enactment of the gospel (v. 19-20)
c. The motivation is love (v. 21
Being a Peace-Maker
1. Start with love (v. 1-7)
2. Show wisdom (v. 8-14)
3. End with Conviction (v. 15-25)
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Reflect on this quote:“Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive”
— C.S. Lewis
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Discuss with a friend:
What is the hardest thing you’ve experienced when it comes to being a peacemaker?
Read 2 Cor. 5:17-21, and consider one thing you can do to be an ambassador of reconciliation between people you know.
