Peace

Growing Up

Peace in Prophecy

22 The Lord said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 “ ‘ “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’ 27 “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Nu 6:22–27

26 I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.”

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Job 3:26

11 The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Ps 29:11

8 I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. 9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. 10 Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Ps 85:8–10

6 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.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 9:6–7.

3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 26:3.

12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 26:12.

22 “There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.”

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 48:22.

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him,

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 53:5.

10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 54:10.

13 All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 54:13.

2 Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 57:2.

17 I have been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), La 3:17.

10 “ ‘Because they lead my people astray, saying, “Peace,” when there is no peace, and because, when a flimsy wall is built, they cover it with whitewash

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Eze 13:10.

26 I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and increase their numbers, and I will put my sanctuary among them forever.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Eze 37:26.

15 Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace!

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Na 1:15.

9 ‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty.”

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Hag 2:9.

Shepherds in Scripture

Shepherds as Leaders

11 Then his people recalled the days of old, the days of Moses and his people— where is he who brought them through the sea, with the shepherd of his flock? Where is he who set his Holy Spirit among them,

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 63:11.

God as the Shepherd

11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 40:11.

Christ as the Shepherd

14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Jn 10:14–15.

The Church Elders as Shepherd

28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Ac 20:28.

The Night of the Event

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 2:8–20.

Shepherds at night watching their sheep.

An angel(Messenger)

24 After John’s messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 7:24.

A multitude of heavenly beings

-Same as heavenly father.

Witness

Those who Care For Others…Tell Others.

Peace is meant to be shared

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. 3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4 Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. 5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 10:2–6.

Rom 1:7To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Rom 2:10but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

Rom 3:17and the way of peace they do not know.”

Rom 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Rom 8:6The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

Rom 12:18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Rom 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,

Rom 14:19Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Rom 15:13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Rom 15:33The God of peace be with you all. Amen.

Rom 16:20The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.