Radical Commitment, Part 4

“Radical Peace”
June 28, 2009
 John 14:6
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and
the truth and the life. No one comes
to the Father except through me.
TNIV
Illustration: “Radical Peace”
 2 Corinthians 5:17-19
(Contemporary English Version)

17 Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new

person. The past is forgotten, and
everything is new. 18 God has done it all! He
sent Christ to make peace between himself
and us, and he has given us the work of
making peace between himself and others.
19 What we mean is that God was in Christ,
offering peace and forgiveness to the
people of this world. And he has given us
the work of sharing his message about
peace. CEV
 Luke 2:8-10
8 And there were shepherds living out in the
fields nearby, keeping watch over their
flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord
appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord
shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be
afraid. I bring you good news of great joy
that will be for all the people. TNIV
 Luke 2:13-14
13 Suddenly a great company of the
heavenly host appeared with the angel,
praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to
God in the highest heaven, and on earth
peace to those on whom his favor
rests.” TNIV
 John 14:27
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I
give you. I do not give to you as the
world gives. Do not let your hearts be
troubled and do not be afraid. TNIV
 John 20:19-21
19 On the evening of that first day of the
week, when the disciples were together,
with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish
leaders, Jesus came and stood among them
and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he
said this, he showed them his hands and
side. The disciples were overjoyed when
they saw the Lord. 21 Again Jesus said,
“Peace be with you! As the Father has sent
me, I am sending you.” TNIV
 Application:
Matthew 5:38-48
 Matthew 5:38-39
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye
for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell
you, do not resist an evil person. If
anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn
to them the other cheek also. TNIV
 Matthew 5:40
40 And if anyone wants to sue you and
take your shirt, hand over your coat
as well. TNIV
 Matthew 5:41
41 If anyone forces you to go one mile,
go with them two miles. TNIV
 Matthew 5:42
42 Give to the one who asks you, and
do not turn away from the one who
wants to borrow from you. TNIV
 Matthew 5:43
43 “You have heard that it was said,
‘Love your neighbor and hate your
enemy.’ TNIV
 Matthew 5:44-45
44 But I tell you, love your enemies and
pray for those who persecute you, 45 that
you may be children of your Father in
heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the
evil and the good, and sends rain on the
righteous and the unrighteous. TNIV
 Matthew 5:46
46 If you love those who love you,
what reward will you get? Are not
even the tax collectors doing that?
TNIV
 Matthew 5:47
47 And if you greet only your own
people, what are you doing more
than others? Do not even pagans do
that? TNIV
 Matthew 5:48
48 Be perfect, therefore, as your
heavenly Father is perfect. TNIV
Illustration: “Jesus’ Arrest”
 Matthew 26:52
52 “Put your sword back in its place,”
Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the
sword will die by the sword. TNIV
 Luke 22:51
51 But Jesus answered, “No more of
this!” And he touched the man’s ear
and healed him. TNIV
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly
Father is perfect. (Matthew 5:48) TNIV
Conclusion:
 Philippians 4:5-7
5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The
Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about
anything, but in every situation, by prayer
and petition, with thanksgiving, present
your requests to God. 7 And the peace of
God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus. TNIV
 Romans 12:18
18 If it is possible, as far as it depends
on you, live at peace with everyone.
TNIV
“Blessed are the peacemakers for they
will be called children of God.”
(Matthew 5:9)