To Know Him By Name: Mama Bear Isaiah 9:6

Isaiah 9:6 (NASB) 6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Wonderful Counselor: One who advises on decisions concerning the meaning of life and how that life must be lived by using miracles to build our faith and to show His care and make mercy available. The Mighty God: The Champion Hero victorious over all comers with power unlimited! Eternal Father: The originator of the best in our past, present and future!

Application of the Name Prince: Royal Family/Nobles Priest Commander Angels Theophony Little horn

Definition of “Prince”: A chieftain, a chief, a ruler, an official, a captain, a prince. Working Definition: One has immediate authority as the leader and the power to back that authority

Peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of God. Definition of PEACE: Total well-being, prosperity, completeness, health, tranquility, security and safety associated with God’s presence among his people. Working Definition: Peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of God.

The state of the individual Contexts of PEACE: The state of the individual Psalm 37:37 (NASB) 37 Mark the blameless man, and behold the upright; For the man of peace will have a posterity.

The relationship of person to person Contexts of PEACE: The relationship of person to person 1 Kings 5:12 (NASB) 12 The Lord gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant.

The relationship of nation to nation Contexts of PEACE: The relationship of nation to nation Joshua 9:15 (NASB) 15 Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant with them, to let them live; and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them.

The relationship of God and man Contexts of PEACE: The relationship of God and man Psalm 85:8 (NASB) 8 I will hear what God the Lord will say; For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; But let them not turn back to folly.

How to Obtain this peace: Follow God’s Way Proverbs 3:1-2 (NASB) 3 My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; 2 For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you.

Luke 2:8-14 (NASB) 8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; 11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is

Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”

Ephesians 2:14-17 (NASB) 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, 16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. 17 And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near;

Jesus is the Prince of Peace Key Thought: Jesus is the Prince of Peace Jesus is the one who has immediate authority as our leader and the power to bring the presence of God into our lives so we feel safe and secure!

John 14:27 (NASB) 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.