1. Peace Experience Advent

2. Luke 2:13-14 (NIV) Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

3. Luke 2:14 (KJV) “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

4. Luke 2:14 (NCV) "Give glory to God in heaven, and on earth let there be peace among the people who please God."

5. Romans 5:1 (NIV) Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, It is on those who trust in Him that His favor rests.

6. Shalom The Word Peace

7. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.

8. Realizing God’s Peace Peace Begins With Christ

9. Luke 12:32-34 (NIV) "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

10. John 14:27 (NIV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

11. Realizing God’s Peace Peace Begins With Christ Peace Has an Enemy

12. Luke 12:49-52 (MSG) "I've come to start a fire on this earth — how I wish it were blazing right now! I've come to change everything, turn everything right side up — how I long for it to be finished! Do you think I came to smooth things over and make everything nice? Not so. I've come to disrupt and confront!

13. Matthew 10:34-37 (MSG) "Don't think I've come to make life cozy. I've come to cut — make a sharp knife-cut between son and father, daughter and mother, bride and mother-in- law — cut through these cozy domestic arrangements and

14. Matthew 10:34-37 (MSG) free you for God. Well-meaning family members can be your worst enemies. If you prefer father or mother over me, you don't deserve me. If you prefer son or daughter over me, you don't deserve me.

15. Realizing God’s Peace Peace Begins With Christ Peace Has an Enemy Peace Takes Work

16. Mark 9:50 (NIV) "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other."

17. Proverbs 18:21 (NCV) What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded.

18. Realizing God’s Peace Peace Begins With Christ Peace Has an Enemy Peace Takes Work Peace Is With Others

19. Ephesians 4:2-3 (NIV) Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

20. Matthew 10:13-14 (NIV) If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.

21. 2 Peter 3:13-14 (NIV) But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.

23. Peace Experience Advent