INTRODUCTION: Acts 9:31<\/p>\n
1. The persecution that Saul was a part of wreaked havoc on the churches of Palestine.<\/p>\n
2. The Jews waged war against the church that resulted in death or imprisonment for many. Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-2; 22:4, 19; 26:10, 11<\/p>\n
3. One can well imagine the relief that came upon the churches when their greatest antagonist suddenly stopped his attack. 9:21; see also 9:2-6<\/p>\n
4. Peace brings blessings, responsibilities, and lasting results.<\/p>\n
1) What did the early church do with time of peace?<\/p>\n
2) Did they squander it?<\/p>\n
3) Or did they use it to rebuild, heal, and spread the borders of the kingdom?<\/p>\n
5. Today we are enjoying a measure of peace following a time of trial (certainly not approaching the extent of the early church). How will we use this time of peace?<\/p>\n
1) Will we squander it and fail to prepare for the next time of trial?<\/p>\n
2) Or will we use it as an opportunity to strengthen ourselves in preparation for the next battle.<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION:<\/p>\n
I. THE BLESSING OF PEACE.<\/p>\n
1. Trials deplete resources.<\/p>\n
2. A time for gathering strength. A time to renew our emphasis on Bible study.<\/p>\n
1) Has your time of trial caused a hunger and a thirst for righteousness? Matthew 5:6;<\/p>\n
2) Sit down, the spiritual table is groaning under the weight of the feast waiting for you.<\/p>\n
a. It will build you up. Acts 20:32;<\/p>\n
b. It will make you grow. 1 Peter 2:2;<\/p>\n
c. It will fully equip you for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17<\/p>\n
3. A time to experience joy.<\/p>\n
1) When we go through trials we may say, “Why me?”<\/p>\n
2) James tells us to “count it all joy.” 1:2<\/p>\n
a. Because of trial’s effects on us.<\/p>\n
b. Patience, steadfastness.<\/p>\n
c. Complete.<\/p>\n
d. Salvation. Matthew 24:13; Gal. 6:9; Hebrews 3:14; James 1:12;<\/p>\n
4. A time to reflect on the battle.<\/p>\n
1) What mistakes did you make?<\/p>\n
a. Did you stand, or run?<\/p>\n
b. Did you wield the sword well enough?<\/p>\n
c. Did your temper get the better of you?<\/p>\n
2) What did you do especially well?<\/p>\n
a. Did you remain close to the brethren?<\/p>\n
b. Or did you distance yourself?<\/p>\n
c. Did you try to encourage others?<\/p>\n
d. Or were you absent?<\/p>\n
3) What areas do you especially need to work on?<\/p>\n
a. Your Bible knowledge?<\/p>\n
b. Your courage?<\/p>\n
c. Did you look to Jesus? Hebrews 12:1-2.<\/p>\n
d. or to men? 1 Corinthians 1:10-13<\/p>\n
II. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PEACE<\/p>\n
1. Resist the urge to quit. Must continue the Christian walk<\/p>\n
1) Demas. Philemon 24; Philippians 4:3; 2 Timothy 4:10.<\/p>\n
2) Fight the good fight. 1 Timothy 6:12;<\/p>\n
3) Give diligence. 2 Peter 1:10<\/p>\n
2. Walk in the fear of the Lord.<\/p>\n
1) Choose His wisdom and knowledge. Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 1:7; 1:29;<\/p>\n
2) Hate every false way. Proverbs 8:13; Proverbs 16:6.<\/p>\n
3) Life. Proverbs 14:27<\/p>\n
3. Walk in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n
1) The Holy Spirit gave the truth to the apostles. John 14:16, 26<\/p>\n
2) Who, in turn, gave it to us. Ephesians 2:4<\/p>\n
III. THE RESULT OF PEACE.<\/p>\n
1. What will a built-up people walking in the fear of the Lord do? Carry on with their commission. Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:46-47; 2 Timothy 2:2<\/p>\n
2. Practice pure religion. Gal. 6:10; James 1:27.<\/p>\n
3. Love one another. John 13:34, 35; 1 Peter 1:22<\/p>\n
4. The church will grow. Acts 6:7; Acts 17:6; Acts 5:28; 5:42.<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
1. There are those who believe that growth can be had only in times of persecution.<\/p>\n
1) The devil doesn’t believe that. All persecution would stop.<\/p>\n
2) The Bible teaches that the church grew in times of peace as well as times of trial.<\/p>\n
2. Let us enjoy the blessings of peace.<\/p>\n
3. Let us fulfill the responsibilities of peace.<\/p>\n
4. Let us see the result of peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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