Breaking Free by Beth Moore
Week 5: Chapter 4 — Experiencing God's Peace
Read Chapter 4 of Breaking Free. Primary Scripture: Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:6–7.
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Peace is one of the most promised gifts in the Bible and one of the most elusive experiences in Christian life — this chapter investigates why.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Isaiah 26:3 promises, 'You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.' Moore spends significant time unpacking the phrase 'perfect peace' (Hebrew: *shalom shalom* — the word doubled for emphasis). What does that doubling communicate about the kind of peace God offers?
2.Moore argues that anxiety and worry are not merely personality traits or mental health categories — they are, at their root, a spiritual problem related to where we have placed our trust. Do you find that framing helpful, or does it feel like it oversimplifies the issue? Explain your reasoning.
3.She identifies several common 'peace robbers' — things that consistently interrupt the settled calm God promises. Which of the peace robbers she names do you most recognize in your own life?