Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, December 4, 2022

The Second Sunday of Advent: Peace

Text: Luke 2:8-14

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:6-7 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (NLT)

Text: Luke 2:8-14

This Season: GRATITUDE and HOPE

Ecclesiastes 9:4—

PEACE—harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare, and tranquility. It is more than the absence of conflict.

#1—Genesis 1:2—

Chaos vs Peace—without form and void

Pictures of chaos in the history of Israel: 400 years of bondage to Egypt; bondage to Babylon, Persia, and Rome

Other pictures of chaos—disease, death, famine, and storms

#2—Romans 5:9-10—Enemies of God

Even while we were still at enemies of God, God loved us; sent His Son; and promised us peace

#3—Peace of God—

          Philippians 4:6-7—

          Heart—our inner person; intellect, emotions, will, and our values

#4—Peace with God—

          Romans 5:1—

          Reconciled with God, through Jesus’ death

If you have not made peace with God, invite Him into your life today!