Bible Memory
Scripture speaks of peace in two directions. First a war ended between us and God, then a quiet given to us in trouble.
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What it means
Jesus leaves his peace with his disciples, not as the world gives, and tells them not to let their hearts be troubled or afraid.
Why every Christian should know it
It is peace given by a person on the night before his arrest, which makes it durable rather than fragile.
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Pray it back
Lord Jesus, you left your peace with me. Let my heart stop being troubled.
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What it means
Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. The conflict is over.
Why every Christian should know it
It puts peace on a legal footing first. Feelings follow a settled standing, not the reverse.
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Pray it back
Father, I have peace with you through Christ. Let me live like a reconciled person.
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What it means
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace, and be thankful.
Why every Christian should know it
Peace here has a job. It rules, it decides, and it is meant to work in the church as much as in the individual.
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Pray it back
Lord, let your peace rule my decisions today, especially in how I treat other believers.
Keep going with peace
A verse held in memory is meant to be understood, and then found again everywhere else Scripture speaks of it.