shalom

Peace - God in Our Midst

Peace - God in Our Midst
12/27/20 - Dave Riddle
Key Passage: Isaiah 9:6

Prince of Peace

  • Shalom: a very broad term that means health, security, tranquility, good condition, success, comfort and more. An unconcerned state of peacefulness.

    • Matthew 10:34-39 - do not suppose that I have come to bring peace...

      • Jesus is our number one priority, and that will lead to division.

  • eirene: a national state of tranquility, harmony, and safety. In a Christian context: the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation

Confidence

  • John 16:33 - you are going to have suffering, but you can have confidence because Jesus has conquered the world!

Rest

  • Matthew 11:29 - Take up my yoke and you will find rest.

(Re)Connection

  • Romans 5:1 - since we have been justified we have peace with God through Jesus.

Invitation (A Gift)

  • John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.

  • Philippians 4:7 - peace that surpasses all understanding.

Challenge (A Calling)

  • Colossians 3:15 - let the peace of Christ rule in your heart, as members of one body you were called to peace.

  • Romans 12:18 - as much as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

  • Hebrews 12:14 - pursue peace with everyone.

Orientation (A Fruit) 

  • Galatians 5:22-23 - peace is a fruit of the Spirit, not something we can create or attain on our own.

Peace be with you!



Hello My Name is... Prince of Peace

Hello my name is: Prince of Peace

Dave Riddle - 12/22/19

Key Passage: Isaiah 9:6

sar (Hebrew: שַׂר) - a captain, master, chief, ruler, commander, leader, or prince. A person of nobility or rank. 

  • used over 380x in the Hebrew Bible, to refer to various types of government or religious officials, rulers of cities, etc.

    • see also: czar, tsar, caesar

  • Not just a prince over us, but a prince with us.

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. 

Peace Brings Confidence

  • John 16:33

    • You will have suffering in this world, but be courageous because Jesus has conquered the world!

Peace Brings Rest

  • Matthew 11:29

    • ...you will find rest for your souls.

Peace Brings Reconciliation

  • Romans 5:1

    • Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God.

Peace is a Gift

  • John 14:27 (HCSB): Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.

    • Unending

    • Complete

    • Above & Beyond

      • Philippians 4:7 - (ICB) And God’s peace will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. The peace that God gives is so great that we cannot understand it.

Colossians 3:15

  • Is He the master of your heart?

  • Is He your sar of shalowm?