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July 29

Jesus Is Our Peace

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 49–50
• Romans 1

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.

Ephesians 2:14

A monk named Telemachus lived a quiet life, but his death at the end of the fourth century changed the world. Visiting Rome from the East, Telemachus intervened in the blood sport of the gladiatorial arena. He jumped over the stadium wall and tried to stop the gladiators from killing each other. But the outraged crowd stoned the monk to death. The emperor Honorius, however, was moved by Telemachus’ act and decreed the end of the 500-year practice of gladiator games.

When Paul calls Jesus “our peace,” he refers to the end of hostility between Jews and gentiles (Ephesians 2:14). God’s chosen people Israel were distinct from the nations and enjoyed certain privileges. For instance, while gentiles were allowed to worship at the Jerusalem temple, a dividing wall restricted them to the outer court—on punishment of death. Jews regarded gentiles unclean, and they experienced mutual hostility. But now, because of Jesus’ death and resurrection for all, both Jew and gentile can worship God freely through faith in Him (vv. 18–22). There’s no dividing wall. There’s no privilege of one group over the other. Both are equal in their standing before God.

Just as Telemachus brought peace to warriors through his death, so Jesus makes peace and reconciliation possible for all who believe in Him through His death and resurrection. So, if Jesus is our peace, let’s not let our differences divide us. He’s made us one by His blood.

Reflect & Pray

How do you reveal you’re at peace with all people? What issues—such as race, status, or privilege—sometimes get in the way? Why?

Dear God of peace, You’ve made us one in Jesus. Help me to know it and live it.

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[lightman]

Happy hump day!

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[mountainlion]

Lt English combines some of my favorite things, Girls. Guns and a great big smile.
Good luck to her.

[luvie]

Remember our troops...
...and honor their service!
They leave their families
to protect ours! ❤️🇺🇸💙⚓️

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

When I saw the photo of the vintage war birds I remembered a chatter at the Lake Hood cam had mentioned it last week, saying he was going to attend. I hoped someone had posted some video of the event and was happy to see that someone did. Not quite 11 minutes long.
They had some VERY cool vintage aircraft there, both military and civilian.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

You made it to Hump Day. Any chance for an early bedtime tonight?

[E.G.C.]

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How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

Goooood mornin', Early Birds!
Aren't our troops just the greatest?!
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Hope all y'all have a Thank-A-Troop Thursday!
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