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Discussion Guide Scripture memory: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 Discussion Questions Who do you think of when you think of a peacemaker? Describe what makes this person a peacemaker. Read Ephesians 2:11-22. What relationships described here need peace restored? What is the cause of these conflicts? How is peace made? Read Matthew 5:9. Why are peacemakers called children of God? Why does this in particular reflect our relationship to our Father? A helpful way to think about the idea of peacemaking is to ask: What’s the difference between a peace-faker, a peace-breaker, and a peacemaker? Which one of these three do you naturally gravitate towards? Peace-faker (you’re passive aggressive, or you run from the problem), a peace-breaker (you are too harsh in confrontation or withhold forgiveness), or a peace-maker? Why? How can you move towards peacemaking? One pastor refers to true peace as a “costly treasure.” Do you think this