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

(Re)Connection

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

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

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