Biblical themes for Peace and Justice
resources for preaching and teaching
Biblical themes
n Jesus’ own teaching, for example in the Sermon on Mount
n The universal love of God, not just for one community.
o John 3:16
o Ephesians 2:13-22
o Galatians 3:26-28
o 2 Corinthians 5:17-18
o Luke 4:24-30
n The prophetic vision of a world of peace and justice for all people
o Isaiah 2:2-5
o Isaiah 65:17-25
o Micah 4:3-5
n Transformation of power from worldly power to Godly power
o Exodus 14:13-14
o Kings 6:8-23
o Kings 7:3-7
o 1 Samuel 26:8-9
o Judges 7:1-24
o Ephesians 6:10-17
o 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
n Redemptive suffering, the mystery of the cross
o Isaiah 53:1-12
o Luke 9:22-27
o Philippians 2:5-11
Pathways to Peace
n Truth
o Be committed to the Truth. John 8:31-32
o Cease fire. Ephesians 4:26-32
o Use non-violent means. Matthew 5:9, 39
o Negotiate in good faith. Matthew 5:8. 37
o Accept mediation. Matthew 18:15-16
n Justice
o Fairness, lack of exploitation. Psalm 12:5
n Peace
o Biblical vision of a society with both truth and justice. Isaiah 65:17-25
o Psalm 85:10-13
Developed by the Kenyan National Quaker Peace Conference, January 2008
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