FOS 8 Patience (and the end of Peace)
The fall leaves of middle Tennessee have recently popped with color, revealing the beauty in God's creation. Peace Wrap Up As with love and joy, true peace has us looking to God. Often the peace that the world speaks of is false. In a world filled with sin and brokenness, earthly peace can only be temporary. Many times earthly peace is actually avoidance of the truth. Let’s review our homework and see that fleshed out. Review from the last lesson: Definition of peace : Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions. 1 Luke 1:76-79 In these verses did you see that John the Baptist was the prophet of the Most High? His ministry began just before Jesus’ earthly ministry to prepare the Jewish people for the Messiah (Jesus) and their need to repent. It had been four hundred years since the Jewish people last had a prophet giving them the words of God. They needed to be reawakened to the things of God. Jesus was the sunrise giving light and leading to peace. What kin