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.
