Small Group Leader’s Guide – “Blessed: Be a Peacekeeper”
(60-Minute Discussion)
Opening (5 min)
Welcome everyone.
Briefly introduce the theme: being a true peacemaker—holding to truth and convictions with compassion.
Icebreaker (5 min)
Share a quick story: When did you see someone (at work, home, or church) bring peace in a tense moment?
Read Scripture Together (10 min)
Matthew 5:9 (NIV): “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Ephesians 4:15 (NIV): “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
James 1:19-20 (NIV): “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
Discussion Questions (30 min)
What stood out to you from the sermon or these verses?
Why do you think Jesus links peacemaking to being called children of God?
What’s the difference between keeping peace and making peace?
When have you had to hold to a conviction but still show compassion?
How can we speak the truth in love when we disagree with someone, especially about faith or values?
What practical steps can you take this week to be a peacemaker at home, work, or in your community?
Closing (5 min)
Challenge: This week, look for opportunities to “speak the truth in love” and bring peace where there is conflict.
Thank everyone for coming and encourage them to follow up with each other.
