Assurance of Peace
God WITH Us • Week 4
Peace is often misunderstood as having no problems. But true peace, the lasting peace of Christ, is found in promise that God is with us amidst our problems and struggles. Adam Barnett shares in week 4 of God With Us that we are assured the peace that comes from Jesus' presence.
MESSAGE NOTES
Assurance of Peace
God WITH Us | Week 4
December 20, 2020 | Adam Barnett
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Luke 2:8–15 NIV
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
Luke 2:14 NIV
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
εἰρήνη — God’s gift of wholeness and peace of mind
Peace is found in the assurance of Jesus’ abiding presence.
John 14:1 NIV
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
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.
Luke 2:11 NIV
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.