Biblical themes for Peace and Justice - 1/26/2008

Resources for preaching and teaching
Compiled at the Kenyan National Quaker Peace Conference
Kakamega, Kenya

Biblical themes

Jesus’ own teaching, for example in the Sermon on Mount

The universal love of God, not just for one community.

• John 3:16
• Ephesians 2:13-22
• Galatians 3:26-28
• 2 Corinthians 5:17-18
• Luke 4:24-30
  

The prophetic vision of a world of peace and justice for all people

• Isaiah 2:2-5
• Isaiah 65:17-25
• Micah 4:3-5
  

Transformation of power from worldly power to Godly power

• Exodus 14:13-14
• Kings 6:8-23
• Kings 7:3-7
• 1 Samuel 26:8-9
• Judges 7:1-24
• Ephesians 6:10-17
• 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
  

Redemptive suffering, the mystery of the cross

• Isaiah 53:1-12
• Luke 9:22-27
• Philippians 2:5-11
  
  
  Pathways to Peace
  

Truth

• Be committed to the Truth. John 8:31-32
• Cease fire. Ephesians 4:26-32
• Use non-violent means. Matthew 5:9, 39
• Negotiate in good faith. Matthew 5:8. 37
• Accept mediation. Matthew 18:15-16
  

Justice

• Fairness, lack of exploitation. Psalm 12:5
  

Peace

• Biblical vision of a society with both truth and justice. Isaiah 65:17-25
• Psalm 85:10-13
  
  
  
  Developed by the Kenyan National Quaker Peace Conference, January 2008