1. The Power of Peace Selected Scripture

2. “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.” Isaiah 9:6

3. “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

4. “’For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and 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 among those with whom he is pleased!’” Luke 2:11-14

5. I.The Person of this Great News

6. 1.It was a real day

7. I.The Person of this Great News 1.It was a real day “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.” Colossians 1:16

8. I.The Person of this Great News 1.It was a real day “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,” Galatians 4:4

9. I.The Person of this Great News 2.It was a real city

10. I.The Person of this Great News 2.It was a real city “Joseph also went up from Galilee … to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem.” Luke 2:4

11. I.The Person of this Great News 2.It was a real city “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” Micah 5:2

12. I.The Person of this Great News 3.Jesus was Savior, Messiah, and Lord

13. I.The Person of this Great News 3.Jesus was Savior, Messiah, and Lord “…and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21

14. I.The Person of this Great News 3.Jesus was Savior, Messiah, and Lord “…and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11

15. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News

16. “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, goodwill toward men!’” Luke 2:13-14

17. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News 1.Expressing God’s glory

18. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News “Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.” Isaiah 9:7

19. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News 2.Experiencing God’s peace

20. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News 2.Experiencing God’s peace “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:14

21. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News 2.Experiencing God’s peace “But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you.” Luke 10:5-6

22. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News 3.Exploring God’s provision

23. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News 3.Exploring God’s provision “the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, As the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14

24. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News 3.Exploring God’s provision “Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end,” Isaiah 9:7a

25. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News 3.Exploring God’s provision “Now may the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

26. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News a.Peace with God

27. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News a.Peace with God “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” Romans 5:1

28. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News b.Peace within ourselves

29. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

30. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News “Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:4-5

31. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News c.Peace with others

32. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News c.Peace with others “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Romans 12:18

33. II.The Grand Purpose for this Great News c.Peace with others “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32