Chapter 15
Summary and Reflection

We are heirs of Christ, according to God’s Word. Jesus said, “Everything that the Father has is Mine. That is what I meant when I said that He [the Spirit] will take the things that are Mine and will reveal (declare, disclose, transmit) it to you” (John 16:15).

Even though we have a rich, wonderful, and powerful inheritance in Christ, far too few of us ever walk in what He has given to us. To reclaim our inheritance, we need to maintain trouble-free relationships.

1. According to John 14:27, peace was a part of Jesus Christ’s last will and testament to His people. If Jesus Christ spoke of peace right before He died, how important do you think peace is in His estimation?

2. Read Philippians 4:6–7 and describe one biblical way for holding on to your peace.

3. Are you living in peace with yourself, others, and God? If so, explain why you have been able to do so. If not, ask God to reveal what is robbing you of peace and what you need to do to be a peacemaker.

4. List some ways you have chosen to deny your fleshly desires and keep peace in a relationship.

5. Think about your day today. Describe how you either chose peace, and avoided strife and conflict, or those times when you gave in to strife. What was the result?

6. Will you make the decision today to make peace the umpire of your life? In your journal, write out a prayer, telling God of your commitment to do so.

Dear Lord, help me to make peace the umpire of my life in all of my relationships. Show me more and more biblical strategies for maintaining peace. Holy Spirit, nudge me when strife attempts to enter into my heart and mind. Show me how to diffuse every situation with faith, love, confidence, and joy. In Jesus’s name, amen.