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.