Peace | Advent Week 2

PeaceAdvent • December 4, 2022Teacher: Adam Barnett--Peace is not the absence of conflict.Isaiah 9:6 NIVFor to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Luke 2:12-14 NIV“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”Luke 2:14 NIV“Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”Peace is offered to all, but not received by all.Hebrews 13:14 NIVFor this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.1) Peace with God.   2) Peace within.   3) Peace with others.1. Peace with God.Romans 5:10 NIVFor if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.R.T. France“Our sin has put wrath between us and God, and a mere ceasefire will never suffice—we are not meant to live under the cloud of an uneasy standoff with God. Instead, Jesus became incarnate, died, and rose so that believers might be adopted into God’s own family and eat at the table with him in unbroken fellowship forever.”2. Peace within.Philippians 4:6-7 NIVDo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.3. Peace with others.Romans 12:18 NIVIf it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.St. Francis“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.”