1. Advent Peace
That same wondrous act which brought such glory to God, namely, the taking of our flesh by the Son of God, brought also peace on earth, and declared God's good will towards men. R. C. Trench
December 17, 2017

4. Peace – Webster’s 1828
1. In a general sense, a state of quiet or tranquility; freedom from disturbance or agitation; applicable to society, to individuals, or to the temper of the mind. 2. Freedom from war with a foreign nation; public quiet. 3. Freedom from internal commotion or civil war. 4. Freedom from private quarrels, suits or disturbance. 5. Freedom from agitation or disturbance by the passions, as from fear, terror, anger, anxiety or the like; quietness of mind; tranquility; calmness; quiet of conscience.

5. For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

6. Luke 2:13
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

7. Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!”

8. “We have begun at the end and left out the beginning
“We have begun at the end and left out the beginning. We have been concerned about fruits, but we have been careless about roots.” John Jowett

9. “This peace is more than an inward feeling or lack of conflict, it is the announcement of the complete social order of well-being, prosperity, security and harmony” – John Nolland.

10. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” (good will towards men, or favor)
Luke 2:14

11. Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

12. Colossians 3:11
Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.

13. Ephesians 2:11-22
Vs For He Himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in His flesh the dividing wall of hostility
Vs And He came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.

14. Jesus is our peace
Romans 5:1 - Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:20 - and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross.

15. Jesus is our peace
John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Romans 8:6 - For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.

16. Jesus is our peace
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

17. Jesus is our peace
2 Thessalonians 3:16 - Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.

18. Peace in Jesus With God through the Cross
With our mind through the Word
With our emotions through the Spirit as we grow in fruit production
In every way at all times because Jesus the Lord of peace is with us

19. For Our Consideration
What does the word peace mean to you in your current situation?
Does it help to know that there are vast numbers of angels?
Are you at peace? With God, yourself, others? If not, why not?

20. Prayer Focus
Thank You Lord for coming to earth to seek and save the lost – me!
Thank You for the Word of God which opens our minds to Your truth.
Thank You for this season to remember, celebrate, and live in peace.