SERMON NOTES
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TEXT
“The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,“Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:22-27 ESV
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they be secure who love you! Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” Psalm 122:6-7 ESV
“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:1-14 ESV
KEY POINTS
I. Peace is an internal presence.
II. Peace is a continual prayer.
III. Peace is an active pursuit.
PEACE: Connection to God
APPLYING SHALOM
1. Breath In = sense of completion.
2. Breath Out = desire for wholeness.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 ESV
GROUP STUDY
MEMORIZE
Psalm 122:6a Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
READ
“The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,“Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:22-27 ESV
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they be secure who love you! Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” Psalm 122:6-7 ESV
“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:1-14 ESV
REVIEW
How was the Aaronic priesthood admonished to “put my (God’s) name upon the people of Israel?” (Numbers 6:27)
How does connection with God advance peace in our lives?
What was the “…good news of great joy…for all the people.” in Luke 2?
REFLECT
How do you view peace as an internal presence?
Why should peace be a continual prayer?
What are we actually asking for God to do when we “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem?””
Summarize the sermon/study in one word or sentence.
RESPOND
How can you make internal peace an active and practical pursuit this week and beyond?
How can you make relational peace an active and practical pursuit this week and beyond?