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The Impact of Peace

The Impact of Peace

12/26/2021 - Dave Riddle 

Jesus is…

Isaiah 9:6 - Prince of Peace

  • Peace = shalowm (Hebrew: שָׁלוֹם) - a very broad term that means health, security, tranquility, good condition, success, comfort, and more.

    • it has layers of meaning related to peace.

    • Widely used in the Hebrew Bible, shalowm clearly depicts a satisfied condition, an unconcerned state of peacefulness.

Luke 2:13 – 14 - Peace on Earth

  • Peace = eirēnē (Greek: εἰρήνη) - a state of tranquility, harmony, and safety. In a Christian context: the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation.

(Re)Connection

  • Peace with God Himself

    • Romans 5:1

Confidence

  • John 16:33

    • Peaceful confidence provides escape from anger, worry…

Rest

  • Matthew 11:28

    • Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest….

A Gift

  • John 14:27

    • Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you…

      • Something only Jesus can give.

      • An invitation, a gift.

  • Philippians 4:7

    • A peace He gives to us, not something we develop

    • A peace that is so great we can’t understand it!

A Spiritual Orientation

  • Galatians 5:22 - fruit of the Spirit.

    • You are peaceful now live in peace.

      • A reality and a challenge

A Calling

  • Colossians 3:15

    • Let peace of Christ rule in your heart.

  • Romans 12:16

    • As much as it depends on you…

  • Hebrews 12:14

    • Strive for peace with everyone.

Surrender your will to the will of the Father

Pray and ask for the peace of Christ to rule our hearts

A Struggle

  • Matthew 10:34

    • Jesus becomes the dividing line

    • There is no peace without him.

Blessing

  • Matthew 5:9

    • Blessed are the peacemakers.

Reflect, Encourage, Share Peace