Peace Unboxed

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Red Letter Advent

Week 2 – Peace Unboxed

December 8, 2024

The opposite of peace on the inside is ______________.

The opposite of peace on the outside is ____________.

The root word for anxiety in Greek is merizo,

which means _______________.

Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV) “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.

Matthew 1:17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah.

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.

1. Jesus brings peace that helps us _______________.

Isaiah chapter 59:15b-16 The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice. He saw that there was no one, he was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm achieved salvation for him, and his own righteousness sustained him.

The peace of Jesus is a gift that costs you ______________

but costs 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.

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2. Jesus brings peace that acts ___________________.

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

The Paradox of Peace: peace is a ________________ God

that can make us _______________________ God.