Threshold Bible Study: Peacemaking and Non-Violence
The teachings of Israel’s prophets and of Israel’s Messiah offer the world a way out of its addiction to violence, weapons, and war. Proclaiming the peace of God’s kingdom, Jesus tells his disciples to renounce hostile retaliation, learning to love enemies and struggle for justice with creative nonviolence. Learn to read the prophets, the gospels, and letters of Paul and Peter through the lens of the cross, becoming a Christian peacemaker.
The teachings of Israel’s prophets and of Israel’s Messiah offer the world a way out of its addiction to violence, weapons, and war. Proclaiming the peace of God’s kingdom, Jesus tells his disciples to renounce hostile retaliation, learning to love enemies and struggle for justice with creative nonviolence. Learn to read the prophets, the gospels, and letters of Paul and Peter through the lens of the cross, becoming a Christian peacemaker.
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The teachings of Israel’s prophets and of Israel’s Messiah offer the world a way out of its addiction to violence, weapons, and war. Proclaiming the peace of God’s kingdom, Jesus tells his disciples to renounce hostile retaliation, learning to love enemies and struggle for justice with creative nonviolence. Learn to read the prophets, the gospels, and letters of Paul and Peter through the lens of the cross, becoming a Christian peacemaker.
