2. Luke 2:8-14 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

4. God is the God of Peace God is the God of Peace Romans 15:33 The God of peace be with you all.Romans 15:33 The God of peace be with you all. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace,1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times peace at all times Hebrews 13:20 May the God of peace…Hebrews 13:20 May the God of peace… Isaiah 9:6 Prince of peaceIsaiah 9:6 Prince of peace Luke 2:29 Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismissLuke 2:29 Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace your servant in peace Luke 10:6 people of peaceLuke 10:6 people of peace Mark 5:34 Go in peaceMark 5:34 Go in peace Luke 7:50 Go in peaceLuke 7:50 Go in peace

5. God is the God of Peace God is the God of Peace Luke 19 38 "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!"Luke 19 38 "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!“ "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!“ 41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over 41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day it 42 and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace— what would bring you peace— John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you”John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you” John 20:19 “Peace be with you!"John 20:19 “Peace be with you!" John 20:21 "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I amJohn 20:21 "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." sending you."

6. Peace WITH God comes through Jesus Christ Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, Colossians 1:19-21 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior.

7. Once at Peace with God, We are Given the Peace OF God Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 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."

9. Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." John 14:27 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.