The Bible says every person has sinned (Romans 3:23), and every person has lost the peace that God wanted to have with him or her (Isaiah 57:21).īut God wanted to restore the peace we had with Him, so He promised to send a Savior to restore that peace (Genesis 3:15). But when Adam and Eve chose to sin by trusting Satan instead of God, the peace that they had with God was broken (Genesis 3:10). They walked with Him and spent time with Him (Genesis 3:8a). When Adam and Eve started out in the Garden of Eden, they had peace with God. There is peace in our homes when nobody is arguing or fighting. So what is peace? Some people would say that peace is the opposite of war, when there is no fighting or violence. Does that sound peaceful to you? What made the picture peaceful was that above the waterfall, there was a bird sound asleep in its nest! Even though there was danger below, the bird knew he was safe in the tree branch that held him – he was at peace. But one student drew a picture of a huge, raging waterfall, with gallons of water crashing on the rocks below. One student drew a picture of a large field. Say: I once heard a story where a teacher asked some students to do what our volunteers just did – to draw a picture of what they think peace looked like. Ask group if they agree with these pictures. Thank volunteers and have them sit down when they finish. Just draw a picture of what you think peace looks like. Can I get some volunteers to come up and draw what peace looks like for you? Choose two or three volunteers. I have an easel and some markers with me. He had this joy because He was never separated from God, His Father. Last week, we saw how Jesus had joy even in the most difficult part of His life here on earth. So far, we have talked about love and joy. They grow in us when we are filled with the Holy Spirit. (NIV)” The fruit of the Spirit are some of God’s characteristics. That’s right! “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Can anyone tell me what the fruit of the Spirit are? Listen for answers. Say: For the past couple of weeks, we have been talking about the fruit of the Spirit. Props: An easel, a few markers optional: hamster or gerbil Background/Review Key Verse: You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You! – Isaiah 26:3 NLT Main Point: Peace comes from knowing that God is in control.
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