Christ Our Peace: A Gift For Christmas 2017
by Pastor Roy Esposito
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Ephesians 2:14-16
Romans 7:23
Romans 8:5-7
Jesus is our peace; the One who restores balance and neutralizes the conflict of soul/spirit that rages within us.
Jesus as “our Peace” does not mean He provides a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard times.
It means to be able to be in the midst of these things and still be calm in your heart.
Colossians 2:14 — The record of offences erased at the Cross
Romans 5:1 — Justified by faith we have peace.
Ephesians 5:14 — Awaken and pay attention !!!
Luke 5:1-8 — “Two boats”
Matthew 2:1-2
Jeremiah 29:13 — “And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”
Matthew 2:11
Frankincense — intercession
Myrrh — healing and anointing of the dead
Gold — sovereignty
“The Christmas Spirit / The Spirit of Christmas” — His first name is “HOLY”
Luke 1:41 — Elizabeth
Luke 1:67-68 — Zacharias
Luke 2:13-14 — Angels
Luke 2:20 — Shepherds
Luke 2:25 — Simeon
Luke 1 :46-50 The “Magnificat” of Mary
Focus of True Worship
1. On the unchanging nature and work of God
2. The unchanging Presence of Christ
Luke 2:10-11