Dwelling in God's Peace
By Sarah Young
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In Dwelling in God's Peace, the seventh study in the Jesus Calling Bible Study Series, you will explore what the Bible says about the peace that God offers when you trust in Christ and rely on the Holy Spirit's work in your life. This peace, which "surpasses all understanding" (Philippians 4:7), allows you to trust the Lord in any situation and believe He will always take care of you. As you experience this peace, you come to recognize the blessings you have been given–and be thankful for them regardless of what you are facing.
Each of the Jesus Calling Bible studies includes devotional readings from Jesus Calling, selected passages of Scripture for reflection, Bible study questions, and additional questions to help you apply the material. This study can be used for personal reflection and Bible study or in a small-group setting.
Sarah Young
Sarah Young, author of the bestselling 365-day devotionals Jesus Calling® and Jesus Listens, was committed to helping people connect with Jesus and the Bible. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. Jesus Calling® has appeared on all major bestseller lists. Sarah’s writings include Jesus Calling®, Jesus Listens®, Jesus Always, Jesus Today®, Jesus Lives™, Dear Jesus, Jesus Calling® for Little Ones, Jesus Calling® Bible Storybook, Jesus Calling®: 365 Devotions for Kids, and more, each encouraging readers in their journeys toward intimacy with Christ. Sarah believed praying for her readers was a privilege and God-given responsibility and did so daily even amidst her own health challenges. Connect with Jesus Calling at: Facebook.com/JesusCalling Instagram.com/JesusCalling Youtube.com/JesusCallingBook Pinterest.com/JesusCalling
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Dwelling in God's Peace - Sarah Young
INTRODUCTION
Sometimes our busy and difficult lives give us the impression that God is silent. We cry out to Him, but our feelings tell us that He isn’t answering our prayers. In this, our feelings are incorrect. God hears the prayers of His children and speaks right into the situations in which we find ourselves. The trouble is that our lives are often too hectic, our minds too distracted, for us to take in what He offers.
This Jesus Calling Bible study is designed to help individuals and groups meditate on the words of Scripture and hear them not just as words said to people long ago but as words said to us today in the here and now. The goal is to help the heart open up and respond to what the mind reads—to encounter the living God as He speaks through the Scriptures. The writer to the Hebrews tells us:
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.
—HEBREWS 1:1–3
God has spoken to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. The New Testament gives us the chance to walk with Jesus, see what He does, and hear Him speak into the sometimes confusing situations in which we find ourselves. The Old Testament tells us the story of how God prepared a people to be the family of Jesus, and in the experiences of those men and women we find our own lives mirrored.
THE GOAL OF THIS SERIES
The Jesus Calling Bible Study Series offers you a chance to lay down your cares, enter God’s Presence, and hear Him speak through His Word. You will get to spend some time silently studying a passage of Scripture, and then, if you’re meeting with a group, openly sharing your insights and hearing what others discovered. You’ll also get to discuss excerpts from the Jesus Calling devotional that relate to the themes of the Bible passages. In this way, you will learn how to better make space in your life for the Spirit of God to speak to you through the Word of God and the people of God.
THE FLOW OF EACH SESSION
Each session of this study guide contains the following elements:
• CONSIDER IT. The two questions in this opening section serve as an icebreaker to help you start thinking about the theme of the session, connecting it to your own past or present experience and allowing you to get to know the others in your group more deeply. If you’ve had a busy day and your mind is full of distractions, these questions can help you better focus.
• EXPERIENCE IT. Here you will find two readings from Jesus Calling along with some questions for reflection. This is your chance to talk with others about the biblical principles found within the Jesus Calling devotions. Can you relate to what each reading describes? What insights from God’s Word does it illuminate? What does it motivate you to do? This section will assist you in applying these biblical principles to your everyday habits.
• STUDY IT. Next you’ll explore a Scripture passage connected to the session topic and the readings from Jesus Calling. You will not only analyze these Bible passages but also pray through them in ways designed to engage your heart and your head. You’ll first talk with your group about what the verse or verses mean and then spend several minutes in silence, letting God speak into your life through His Word.
• LIVE IT. Finally, you will find five days’ worth of suggested Scripture passages that you can pray through on your own during the week. Suggested questions for additional study and reflection are provided.
FOR LEADERS
If you are leading a group through this study guide, please see the Leader’s Notes at the end of the guide. You’ll find background on the design of the study as well as suggested answers for some of the study questions.
images/himg-7-1.jpgSESSION 1
GOD’S PEACE THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST
CONSIDER IT
If we were to name the things we most long for in life, peace would likely be at the top of the list for many of us. We desire love and joy as well—but the abiding sense of well-being called peace is something we crave in a world filled with experiences that make us anxious. In the Bible, peace is not primarily a feeling but a state that results from a rightly ordered relationship with God. We need peace with God, and feeling peaceful in our circumstances is a byproduct of that relationship. Jesus is the One who has taken the initiative to bring about that peace. As we’ll see in this first session, we receive this gift of peace when we respond with faith to what He has done for us.
1. On a scale of 0 to 5, how peaceful would you describe your childhood? Why did you choose the number you did?
images/himg-12-1.jpg[Your Response Here]
2. How peaceful is your life now? To what do you attribute that?
images/himg-12-2.jpg[Your Response Here]
EXPERIENCE IT
"My Peace is the treasure of treasures: the pearl of great price. It is an exquisitely costly gift, both for the Giver and the receiver. I purchased this Peace for you with My blood. You receive this gift by trusting Me in the midst of life’s storms. If you have the world’s peace—everything going your way—you don’t seek My unfathomable Peace. Thank Me when things do not go your way, because spiritual blessings come wrapped in trials. Adverse circumstances are normal in a fallen world. Expect them each day. Rejoice in the face of hardship, for I have overcome the world."
—FROM JESUS CALLING, JANUARY 24
3. What does it mean that Jesus purchased His peace for you with His blood? Why was this even necessary?
[Your Response Here]
4. Do you tend to think of adverse circumstances as normal—what anyone can expect as a part of life on this earth—or as surprises and outrages? Why did you answer the way you did?
[Your Response Here]
"Peace be with you! Ever since the resurrection, this has been My watchword to those who yearn for Me. As you sit quietly, let My Peace settle over you and enfold you in My loving Presence. To provide this radiant Peace for you, I died a criminal’s death. Receive My Peace abundantly and thankfully. It is a rare treasure, dazzling in delicate beauty, yet strong enough to withstand all onslaughts. Wear My Peace with regal dignity. It will keep your heart and