Resolving Everyday Conflict
Conflict is common. It’s common to all people and it’s common to all of life. It’s usually experienced in our ordinary interactions with an overbearing boss, a challenging colleague, a difficult neighbor, a moody teenager, a complaining spouse, etc. Conflict is common but applying the gospel to our conflicts is not. Most of us hate conflict. So we either respond with dysfunctional conflict avoidance or dysfunctional anger. Either way bitterness and callousness set in. Though we want to deal with conflict in a more God-honoring, people-loving way we often do not know how to.
Resolving Everyday Conflict is a nine-week study, based on the book by Peacemaker Ministries, that seeks to unpack key biblical principles for dealing with conflict resolution and cultivating healthier relationships. It is a Christ-centered study that presents powerful and practical answers to everyday problems. Whether you’re struggling in a relationship at home, at work, at school, or know someone who is, this study offers help for living out the gospel in our relationships.
Workbooks are available for this study (from our Wednesday night service – 7:00pm each week). If you would like to purchase a copy, please email the church office. Cost per book: $5. I addition, you can also pick up the book copy of the original material from Peacemaker Ministries: Resolving Everyday Conflict here.
Manny Pereira - October 4, 2023
2 Chronicles
The Hebrew Scriptures end with what we know as 2 Chronicles. This book traces David’s dynasty from Solomon to the last king in Judah. It virtually ignores the history of the northern kingdom of Israel and contains over 55% unique material concerned more with true worship than with political, economic, or social affairs. It is written to encourage the remnant of Israel returning from exile. It serves to remind them that the covenant heritage of their past is the basis of hope for their future, that blessing will come through the Davidic Covenant in and through a “Son of David” yet to come, that God’s faithfulness will overcome their faithlessness, and that right worship and spiritual reform is vital for God’s people. 1 and 2 Chronicles serves to stimulate hope and holiness in God’s people with energetic anticipation for Christ and His reign by emphasizing God’s electing grace, sovereignty, and faithfulness to His covenant promises.
Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 1:1
