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Dec 21, 2025

Prince of Peace | The Child is Born

Prince of Peace | The Child is Born

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Prince of Peace 

 

December 21, 2025

Isaiah 9:6
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.
Luke 2:10–14
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.”

“Prince of Peace” - 2 words in Hebrew: Sar + Shalom

Sar - the one in charge, , chief, general

Shalom - rest, tranquility, completeness

The Prince of Peace Brings…

1. Peace with .

Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Luke 1:28–30
28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.
Luke 1:76–77, 79
76 “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, 77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins… 79 to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
Isaiah 53:5
He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.

2. Peace within .

Luke 1:46–48
46 “My soul glorifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior… 48 He is mindful of me.”
Philippians 4:6–7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

3. Peace with .

Matthew 1:20
After he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.”
Ephesians 2:14
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.

4. Peace that exists .

Luke 2:13–14
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.
Colossians 1:19–20
19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Peace Walk-Aways for the Season

1. Peace is not the absence of .

2. Peace is not the absence of .

3. Peace is a .

4. Peace is only found in with Jesus.

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