First Baptist Arlington Sermons

Katy Reed-Hodges
June 14, 2026

Peace:Abigail
1 Samuel 25

Abigail the peacemaker

Jesus as the ultimate peacemaker

“The webbing together of God, humans, and all creation in justice, fulfillment, and delight is what the Hebrew prophets called shalom. We call it peace, but it means far more than mere peace of mind or a cease-fire between enemies. In the Bible, shalom means universal flourishing, wholeness, and delight – a rich state of affairs in which natural needs are satisfied and natural gifts fruitfully employed, a state of affairs that inspires joyful wonder as its Creator and Savior opens the doors and welcomes the creatures in whom he delights. Shalom, in other words, is the way things out to be.” – Cornelius Plantinga

Colossians 1:19-22 NIV

The church as the blesses peacemakers

Matthew 5:9 NIV