ISAAC, THE PROSPEROUS PEACEMAKER.

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Lesson 4


   Memory Verse : Matthew 5:9 

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God ( KJV ).

              Central Truth

Christ's followers are to be peacemakers.

       The Lesson Outline

1. Isaac Deceives Abimelech

        Genesis 26:1-11

       A. Isaac stays in Canaan

       B. Isaac lies to Abimelech

2. Conflict over water rights

       Genesis 26 :12-25

       A. Prospered by God

       B. Opposed by Men

3. Isaac Makes Peace

       Genesis 26 :26-33 

       Romans 12:17-18

       A. Making Peace

       B. Living Peaceably

             Teaching God

1. Impact and reinforce knowledge : Examine how God enabled Isaac to live a godly and peaceful life among the idolatrous inhabitants of Canaan.

2. Influence Attitudes : Help student to appreciate that when they live in obedience to God's word, they wil also live God's favour in all circumstances of life

3. Influence Behaviour : Appeal to students to live for God in this sinful world, to be witnesses for Christ, and to live Peaceably with others as much as possible

    Introducing the Lesson

Note that the little of this lesson is " Isaac, the prosperous peacemaker " Ask: " would you say that the work of peacemaking is usually easy, or is it more likely to be difficult?, " Explain " Note that people often think of peacemaking as merely avoiding, ignoring, or denying conflict. However, real peacemaking often involves being honest about the reality and nature of conflict, and doing what is necessary to resolve the conflict in a wholesome way the results in peaceful relationship.

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