20121230 first christmas (part 3-peace) by ps. timothy loh

PEACE

LUKE 2:9-14And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

LUKE 2:9-14For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, 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, good will toward men.

First Christmas promises:

First Christmas promises:

•Joy

First Christmas promises:

•Joy•Peace

First Christmas promises:

•Joy•Peace •Good Will

PEACE

PEACE •Peace from God

PEACE •Peace from God •Peace of God

PEACE •Peace from God •Peace of God •The Way of Peace

Peace from God

Peace from God •God is a God of peace Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit

Peace from God •God is a God of peace Isa 9:6 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.

Peace from God •Jesus came to give us the peace of God John 14:27 “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.

Peace from God •Jesus came to give us the peace of God 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.”

Peace from God

•His peace – a personal impartation

Peace from God

•His peace – a personal impartation •Unlike the world

Peace from God

•His peace – a personal impartation •Unlike the world •Peace that is found in Christ

Peace from God

•His peace – a personal impartation •Unlike the world •Peace that is found in Christ •Peace that can overcome the world

Peace of God How is it like?

Peace of God How is it like? Phi 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Peace of God How is it like? Phi 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Col 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Peace of God How is it like? •It surpasses all comprehension

Peace of God How is it like? •It surpasses all comprehension •It guards our hearts and minds

Peace of God How is it like? •It rules in our hearts

Peace of God How is it like? •It rules in our hearts –What rules within us?

Peace of God How is it like? •It rules in our hearts –What rules within us? • Anger

Peace of God How is it like? •It rules in our hearts –What rules within us? • Anger• Unforgiveness

Peace of God How is it like? •It rules in our hearts –What rules within us? • Anger• Unforgiveness • Despair / hopelessness

Peace of God How is it like? •It rules in our hearts –What rules within us? • Anger• Unforgiveness • Despair / hopelessness • Jealousy

Peace of God How is it like? •It rules in our hearts –What rules within us? • Anger• Unforgiveness • Despair / hopelessness • Jealousy

• Greed

Peace of God How is it like? •It rules in our hearts –What rules within us? • Anger• Unforgiveness • Despair / hopelessness • Jealousy

• Greed• Anxiety

Peace of God How is it like? •It rules in our hearts –What rules within us? • Anger• Unforgiveness • Despair / hopelessness • Jealousy

• Greed• Anxiety• Fear …etc.

Peace of God •Horatio Spafford (1800s)

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Chorus It is well, with my soul,It is well, with my soul,It is well, it is well, with my soul

Peace of God •Horatio Spafford (1800s)

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,Let this blest assurance control,That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,And hath shed His own blood for my soul

The Way of Peace

The Way of PeaceLuke 1:78-7978 Through the tender mercy of our God,With which the Dayspring from on high has visited

us; 79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.

The Way of Peace•Peace with God

The Way of Peace•Peace with God Eph 2:13-17 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace,

The Way of Peace•Peace with God Eph 2:13-17 16 and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

The Way of Peace•Peace with Each Other

The Way of Peace•Peace with Each OtherRom 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

The Way of Peace•Peace with Each OtherRom 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Rom 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

The Way of Peace•Peace with Each OtherRom 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Rom 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God

The Way of Peace•Peace with Enemies

The Way of Peace•Peace with EnemiesMatt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God

The Way of Peace•Peace with EnemiesMatt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God

Prov 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.