Peacekeeper vs. Peacemaker (Genesis 33)

 

Appeasing will calm the Storm, but A Whole-Hearted Apology can Restore Relationship (Genesis 33)

Jacob Misses the Greater Opportunity (Genesis 33)

You are Equipped for the Ministry of Reconciliation (Genesis 33)

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 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. 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 5:17-21 (NKJV)    https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2co/5/17-21/s_1083017

Salvation happens in a Moment, but Christ-like Character is Built over Time (Genesis 33)

Delayed Obedience Puts You and Your Family at Risk (Genesis 34)

“But Samuel replied, ‘What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to His voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.'”

– 1 Samuel 15:22 (NLT)     https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/1sa/15/22/s_251022

 

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.”

– 1 John 2:15-17 (NLT)     https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/1jo/2/15-17/s_1161015

The World is Full of Injustice, Sorrow and Grief – Jesus Understands Every Temptation, Vengeance Belongs to the Lord (Genesis 34)God Hates Vain Religion (Genesis 34)

Revenge Ruins Relationships (Genesis 34)

Jesus Came to Save the World; not to Condemn It

May Your Actions Display Christ’s Character (Genesis 34)

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”

– John 3:16-17 (NKJV)     https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/3/16-17/s_1000016

 

May Your Actions Display Christ’s Character (Genesis 34)

Spiritual Maturity – Seeking God’s Will and Glory above our Own