Advent Peace Isaiah 40 3 6 3 A

Advent - Peace

Isaiah 40 : 3 - 6 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. 5 Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together,

Matthew 3 : 1 - 6 1 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. ” 3 This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. ’” 4 Now John wore clothing of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him,

Matthew 3 : 1 - 6 and all the region along the Jordan, 6 and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

Luke 2: 25 - 32 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; £ this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,

Luke 2: 25 - 32 29“Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. ”

Four Things to know about Peace 1. Jesus is peace

Isaiah 9 : 6 - 7 6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

Four Things to know about Peace 1. Jesus is peace 2. Peace protects hearts and minds

Philippians 4 : 6 - 7 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Four Things to know about Peace 1. Jesus is peace 2. Peace protects our hearts and minds 3. Peace calms the storms in life

Mark 4 : 35 - 41 35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side. ” 36 And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37 A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing? ” 39 He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,

Mark 4 : 35 - 41 “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40 He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith? ” 41 And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? ”

Four Things to know about Peace 1. Jesus is peace 2. Peace protects our hearts and minds 3. Peace calms the storms in life 4. Jesus gives us peace

John 14 : 25 - 27 25“I have said these things to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.

John 20 : 19 - 23 19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you. ” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. ” 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the

John 20 : 19 - 23 Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained. ”

Luke 2 : 13 - 14 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

You are Favored!

1. Pray for peace

1. Pray for peace 2. Pray for the peace of Israel

Psalm 122 : 6 - 9 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers. ” 8 For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you. ” 9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.

1. Pray for peace 2. Pray for the peace of Israel 3. Let God know what makes you feel anxious

1. Pray for peace 2. Pray for the peace of Israel 3. Let God know what makes you feel anxious 4. Allow the peace of God to prevail in your life

Advent - Peace