RELIGIOUS VIRTUE GROUP

Because I value my relationship with God, I choose to know His character and respond to Him in my worship and life.

 

How To Be Like Jesus

Peace

Jesus gives peace. Satan brings trouble and fighting. Jesus is with me when there is trouble.
I choose to have God's peace in my heart.

Definition

Peace related virtues: Balance, moderation, submission, trusting.

Peace means: Calmness in the midst of chaos, knowing all is well because no matter what happens God will be with me and I can trust in Him.

 
Artwork Music

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Shalom, SDAH 674
What A Friend We Have in Jesus, SDAH 499
Peace, Perfect Peace, SDAH 463
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, SDAH 469
Grant Us Your Peace, SDAH 471
It is Well With my Soul, SDAH 530
Day by Day, SDAH 532
Wonderful Peace, SDAH 466
What a Friend we Have in Jesus, SDAH 499
King of Kings
Only Jesus
My Peace, HIOS, 94
I’ve Got Peace Like a River
Peace, Peace, Wonderful Peace
Angels Watching Over Me

Student Life Applications
1. Student sitting calmly holding a Bible with the family while watching men with guns going by outside. ... war situation
2 . Picture shows two houses, rich and poor. Family in rich house have unhappy faces arguing while family in poor house have smiles and love.
3 . Boat on stormy sea with youth looking up to the sky with peaceful smile.

 

Bible, E.G. White


Psalm 37:11 The ...meek ...shall delight in the abundance of peace.
Luke 2:14 And on earth, Peace
Hebrews 13:20; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Romans 15:33; Romans 16:20 God of peace
Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law.
Philippians 4:8, 9 The Lord give you peace, bless you, be gracious unto you.
Mark 5:39 Peace, be still (Jesus calmed the sea)

“There is peace in believing, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Believing brings peace, and trusting in God brings joy. “ 2T 319
“In obedience to God's law there is great gain. In conformity to the divine requirements there is a transforming power that brings peace and good will among men.” PK 192

 

 

Reinforcing Stories

Stories of Luther, Wycliff, Livingstone, Martin Luther King
Christian Values Every Kid Should Know, Chapter 18, by Donna J. Habenicht
May 13, 20, 21, Sure as the Dawn by Mansell and Mansell

 

Student Activities


Draw a peaceful scene
Trust game: Rank the following 1-5, 5 meaning I am at peace trusting this one.
a) Dad's cooking
b) a Jumbo Jet
c) Your chair
d) TV advertisements
e) your dentist

 

Links to the Curriculum
Chemistry: The peace of God is like adding a special chemical (quieting) into a turbulent solution.
Social Studies: A treaty can bring peace out of chaos.

 

Resources

Christian Values Every Kid Should Know, by Donna J. Habenicht, R&H, 2000

Evaluation

Primary:
Tell or write two ways that show that God is peace.
Tell or write about when you saw the hurt and unhappiness when someone was not at peace
Tell two ways that you can show peace.
What is the opposite of peace? Who makes us act that way?
How do you think God feels when He sees people who are at peace?
Finish the sentence: We can show peace when we..........

Middle:
Why does God care if I am at peace?
What difference does it make whether I at peace or not?
What effect would it have on my future if I did not choose to be at peace?
Give some reasons why you think it is best to be at peace. Why would someone do differently?
What makes choosing to be at peace better than the opposite?
List some ways that a person might be at peace without anyone noticing?
List 3 situations where a person could be at peace in his work, home, or at the shopping mall.
How often do you show peace? Think of the last three times and tell me.

High school:
Would you practice peace if no one was checking on you? Your parents, school, or the law?
What is the alternative to peace and what do you see as the results of that choice?
Would you recognize it if someone was not fully at peace? How?
Are you proud to be at peace and willing to tell others how you feel?
If someone in a group spoke out against peace would you speak up to give the other side?
Are you willing to put some of your money toward supporting peace in your city, class, work?
Can you say that showing peace has become a habit? How often are you that way?
What effect do you think peace will have on your future?
Do you see your family practicing peace? How about your church, city, or nation? Does it make much difference if they do?
What do you think should be done to promote peace in your family, friends, church, city, and nation?
Does it make much difference if the above are at peace or not? Why?