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In Pursuit of Peace LESSON 6

Your Response to the Lesson What was most interesting in the Bible story? What activity was most enjoyable? What new things did you learn?

Activity A All Torn Up Is it easy to put the pieces back together after they have been torn apart? How is this activity similar to the way we bring peace to our families when there is conflict?

Activity B Family Feud Answer Bible questions from previous lessons. What happens when disharmony is created in a game or activity? How can friendship and harmony be restored?

Activity C Peace Poster Come up with different ways people in your church community can use forgiveness and reconciliation to bring peace when there is discord.

power text “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness” (James 3:18).

POWERPOINT We reflect God’s grace by solving conflicts peacefully.

PRAYER AND PRAISE How Was Your Week? Good things? Challenges? Special events?

PRAYER AND PRAISE Songs “My Peace” ( He Is Our Song, no. 94) “He Is Our Peace” ( He Is Our Song, no. 109)

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PRAYER AND PRAISE Prayer Time Thank God for His forgiveness of our mistakes. Pray over the prayer requests. Thank God for answering the prayers according to His will, for He knows what is best for us.

power text “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness” (James 3:18).

INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY Forgiveness Read Psalm 32:1. How would forgiveness help to restore friendship and harmony and be a powerful demonstration of God’s grace?

INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY The Story You may listen to a podcast recording of the story: www.juniorpowerpoints.org

POWERPOINT We reflect God’s grace by solving conflicts peacefully.

EXPERIENCE THE STORY Reconciliation Read 2 Samuel 19 What did David do to stop the quarreling among the people? How do we deal with people when there is conflict?

EXPLORE THE BIBLE Reconciliation How can you bring people together so that there can be reconciliation? • Matthew 6:9-15 • Matthew 18:21-35 • Mark 11:22-25 • Luke 6:37 • Luke 11:1-4 • Luke 17:3, 4 • 2 Corinthians 2:5-8 • Colossians 3:12-14

power text “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness” (James 3:18).

APPLY THE LESSON Resolving Problems • How can you bring peace back to a friendship when you’ve had a cruel argument? • What do you do if your friend doesn’t want to reconcile?

POWERPOINT We reflect God’s grace by solving conflicts peacefully.

SHARE THE LESSON You Are Invited • Think of someone who you have wronged and write a note asking for forgiveness. • If someone had wanted your forgiveness and you were unwilling to give it, make that right also.

Coming Up Next Week “Sing It, Say It, Share It” • God has given us so many blessings • Study your Sabbath School lesson each day • Complete the daily activities • Memorize the Power Text

Closing Prayer Dear Jesus, Please give us Your peace. Help us work together to solve problems. Help us be forgiving toward others’ mistakes. Thank You for reconciling us to Yourself. Thank You for Your love. Amen.