“The Emotions of Christmas: Peace” Sunday Service (9:30 AM in the GYM and 9:45 AM Live Stream)

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December 26, 2021

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1) Participate in our onsite worship service in the GYM which begins at 9:30 AM, SUNDAY at 3757 Mill Street.
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3) Watch the same recording later on Facebook at a time more convenient for you: facebook.com/srcmarion
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5) Listen to the audio recording and see sermon outline on our church website: sermons.srcmarion.org

Title: Emotions of Christmas: Peace

Theme: King Jesus brings His people into the way of peace.

Reference: Isaiah 32: 1-20, text 17-18

  1. He brings us into the way of peace with _______.
    1. Jesus’ birth, holy life & death on the Cross background Isaiah 32.
    2. Peace with God through our King Jesus Christ.
  2. He brings us into the way of peace with _________.
    1. His Spirit guides & empowers us to relate to others as God intended.
    2. His Spirit guides & empowers us to rightly relate to ourselves.
    3. Isaiah’s prophecy in vv. 15-18 is only partially fulfilled at this point.

Questions for Study:

  • Please be sure to read Isaiah 9:1-7; 11:1-10 in connection with chapter 32. They describe the Prince of Peace’s Anointing, character/attributes and practices/administration. You see an instance of Isaiah’s prophecy realized in Jesus’ ministry in Matthew 12:15-21.
  • The difference between Jesus’ peace/shalom and the world’s peace is the difference between resurrection/new life and a truce in hostilities. Explain.
  • What is the connection between righteousness/rightly ordered thought/life, & peace?
    • Hint: see Ephesians 2:11-18; Philippians 4:4-9; Hebrews 12:7-17; James 3:13-18.
  • Besides maintaining a clear conscience (Acts 24:16), what must be done to maintain ongoing quietness of spirit? See Isaiah 26:3; Luke 10:38-42.