The Gift of Peace

John 1:1-5

Question #1: Does Jesus have the authority to order creation as He deems necessary?
A. John’s gospel story

by giving that assurance.
B. Jesus as creator, holds the authority to order creation, all of it, for the

of His children.

Question #2: Does Jesus have the power to order creation?
A. Everything was

by Jesus.
B. Jesus used

but His creative power to bring everything into being.
C. Jesus has an

power beyond anything we can imagine.

Question #3: Does Jesus have a track record of success we can rely on?
A. Looking at the

record
B. Looking at our

histories

Question #4: Does Jesus have the compassionate nature to actually care about me?
A. Jesus could have called a legion of

, but chose to voluntarily give His life for us.
B. He

over Jerusalem, the city that would very soon crucify Him.

Jesus has the authority, power, track record, and compassion to alter the circumstances we face.