Joseph the Teacher

Matthew 1:18-25

A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
Proverbs 14:30 NLT

We need kinds of peace.

1^st peace

This is peace with .

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 NIV

 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6 NIV

2^nd peace

If we have peace God (spiritual peace) then we can have the peace God (emotional peace).

Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be thankful.
Colossians 3:15 NASB

“Rule” = means “to ”.

3^rd peace

If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people.
Romans 12:18 NASB

peace reduces .

Keys To Perfect Peace

• Peace comes with of God’s .

Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.  I wait for your salvation, Lord, and I follow your commands. I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
Psalms 119:165-167 NIV

• Peace comes by God’s .

is on the top of the list as a destroyer of peace.

Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love.
Micah 7:18 NLT

Notice the word, “”.

 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 NASB

God’s forgiveness is .

• Peace comes when we on God’s .

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Isaiah 26:3 NIV

We have a choice of where we : on our or on .

Focus on the world – you will be .

Focus within – you will be .

Focus on Jesus – you will be at .

Stress is God saying, “ at ”.

God is our refuge and strength, A very ready help in trouble.
Psalms 46:1 NASB

Stop striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted on the earth.”
Psalms 46:10 NASB

• God’s .

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB

Let’s notice the word: “”.

“Lean not on your own understanding” means – “ try to life yourself.”

Do you know: Not of our questions are going to be in this ?

A word God never says is, “!”

• Ask for God’s .

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

Notice the order: and then .

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.
Luke 8:14 NIV

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NIV

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
John 14:1 NIV

Peace is not –. It is in life’s .