Advent: The Peace of Christ

Texts:  Micah 5:1-5; Ephesians 2:11-22; Philippians 4:6-7

Christ Came to Be Our Peace (Micah 5:1-5)

• Peace is defined in Scripture as “shalom,” which means wholeness or completeness.
• Christ’s coming inaugurated a “shalom” that would bring strength to His people and culminate in His eternal reign.

Christ Came to Make Peace With God and Man (Ephesians 2:11-22)

• Christ broke down the wall of hostility between God and man through His atoning work on the cross.
• Christ’s atoning work brings wholeness and reconciliation to our relationships.

Christ Came to Bring Peace Within our Hearts (Philippians 4:6-7)

• Christ provides us with the peace of God that guards our hearts and minds.
• Christ is our refuge of peace for all the moments of our lives.