4. LUKE 2:9-14
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:
and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto
them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
5. LUKE 2:9-14
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be
a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly
there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to
God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will
toward men.
15. Peace from God
•God is a God of peace
Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a
matter of eating and drinking, but of
righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit
16. Peace from God
•God is a God of peace
Isa 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son
is given; And the government will be upon His
shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful,
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince
of Peace.
17. Peace from God
•Jesus came to give us the peace of God
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I
give to you; not as the world gives do I give to
you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it
be fearful.
18. Peace from God
•Jesus came to give us the peace of God
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that
in me you may have peace. In this world you will
have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome
the world.”
24. Peace of God
How is it like?
Phi 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all
comprehension, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.
25. Peace of God
How is it like?
Phi 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all
comprehension, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.
Col 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, to which indeed you were called in one
body; and be thankful.
29. Peace of God
How is it like?
•It rules in our hearts
– What rules within us?
30. Peace of God
How is it like?
•It rules in our hearts
– What rules within us?
• Anger
31. Peace of God
How is it like?
•It rules in our hearts
– What rules within us?
• Anger
• Unforgiveness
32. Peace of God
How is it like?
•It rules in our hearts
– What rules within us?
• Anger
• Unforgiveness
• Despair / hopelessness
33. Peace of God
How is it like?
•It rules in our hearts
– What rules within us?
• Anger
• Unforgiveness
• Despair / hopelessness
• Jealousy
34. Peace of God
How is it like?
•It rules in our hearts
– What rules within us?
• Anger • Greed
• Unforgiveness
• Despair / hopelessness
• Jealousy
35. Peace of God
How is it like?
•It rules in our hearts
– What rules within us?
• Anger • Greed
• Unforgiveness • Anxiety
• Despair / hopelessness
• Jealousy
36. Peace of God
How is it like?
•It rules in our hearts
– What rules within us?
• Anger • Greed
• Unforgiveness • Anxiety
• Despair / hopelessness • Fear …etc.
• Jealousy
37. Peace of God
•Horatio Spafford (1800s)
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Chorus
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul
38. Peace of God
•Horatio Spafford (1800s)
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul
40. The Way of Peace
Luke 1:78-79
78
Through the tender mercy of our God,
With which the Dayspring from on high has visited
us; 79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and
the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the
way of peace.
42. The Way of Peace
•Peace with God
Eph 2:13-17 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once
were far away have been brought near through the
blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has
made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the
dividing wall of hostility, 15 by abolishing in his flesh the
law with its commandments and regulations. His
purpose was to create in himself one new man out of
the two, thus making peace,
43. The Way of Peace
•Peace with God
Eph 2:13-17 16 and in this one body to reconcile both
of them to God through the cross, by which he put to
death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace to
you who were far away and peace to those who were
near. 18 For through him we both have access to the
Father by one Spirit.
45. The Way of Peace
•Peace with Each Other
Rom 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on
you, live at peace with everyone.
46. The Way of Peace
•Peace with Each Other
Rom 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on
you, live at peace with everyone.
Rom 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do
what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
47. The Way of Peace
•Peace with Each Other
Rom 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on
you, live at peace with everyone.
Rom 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do
what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will
be called sons of God
49. The Way of Peace
•Peace with Enemies
Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
will be called sons of God
50. The Way of Peace
•Peace with Enemies
Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
will be called sons of God
Prov 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He
makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
