900,000 soldiers & 100,000 civilians lost their lives in WW1

Of the 162 countries covered by the Institute for

Economics and Peace’s (IEP’s) latest study,

only 11 countries aren’t involved in conflict of one

kind or another Source - Independent Aug 2014

456 British forces personnel or MOD civilians have died

while serving in Afghanistan

399,000 soldiers died at the Somme

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those

who love you be secure

May there be peace within your walls and security within your

citadels

Ps 122:6-7

What did Jesus say about violence?

“I'm glad he condemns religious violence… Does Jesus say or does

he not say, I come to bring not peace, but a sword. He does say

that. Should I take that literally or metaphorically?”

Hitchens McGrath

What did Jesus say about violence?

"Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the

earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword”

Matt 10:34

What did Jesus say about violence?

"Put your sword back in its place … for all who draw the sword will die by the sword”

Matt 26:52

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the

government will be on His shoulders. And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince

of Peace

Isaiah 9:6

What did Jesus say about peace?

"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it

salty again?

Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other."

Mark 9:50

What did Jesus say about peace?

“Peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world

gives”

John 14:27

How can I experience the peace of God?

What people worry about:-

5th Employment/Education

4th Health issues

3rd Finances

2nd Other people’s expectations

1st My Marriage/children/relationships

Don’t worry about anything;

Phil 4:6a NLT

How can I experience the peace of God?

… instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done

Phil 4:6b NLT

How can I experience the peace of God?

If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more

wonderful than the human mind can understand.

His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ

Jesus

Phil 4:7 NLT

How can I experience peace with God?

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith,

we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for

us

Rom 5:1 NLT

Experiencing peace with others

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to

associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. o not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the

eyes of everybody.

Rom 12:16-19

Experiencing peace with others

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace

with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is

written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.

Rom 12:16-19

The Lord will mediate between nations and will settle

international disputes. They will hammer their swords into

plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no

longer fight against nation, nor train for war anymore

Isaiah 2:4

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them;

intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness

and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Saviour

1 Tim 2:1-3

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is

noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is

lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things … And the God of

peace will be with you

Phil 4:8-9