How are we to be peacemakers?

1. Blessed.

2. Blessed are the peacemakers.

He (Jesus) is calling to a difficult, heroic way of life. "Happy are the peacemakers." We reason that happiness means enjoying peace; Jesus tells us that it lies in making peace." - 74 pg. Beatitudes From The Backside by J. Ellsworth Kalas.

3. Peacemakers will be called sons of God.

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. What does blessed mean?

2. What does it mean to be a peacemaker?

3. Can you describe a time when you were a peacemaker?

4. When peace is threatened in your life, do you tend to react as a fighter or a compromiser? Why?

5. What are ways we can be peacemakers in our everyday life?

6. How does the gospel make peace in our lives and those around us?