Peace

TEXT: John 14:25-27

SERIES: All I Want for Christmas

Introduction

What do you want for Christmas?

PEACE

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.”        Luke 2:14

I. Peace comes from the _______________ Holy Spirit. v. 26

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit”

II.  Peace comes from _______________ Jesus. v. 27

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”

1. His definition of peace is _______________ the same as the world’s.

“Not as the world gives do I give to you.”

2. To know Jesus by faith is to know peace with _______________.

3. To know Jesus by faith is to know peace with _______________.

4. To know Jesus by faith is to know peace with _______________.

Conclusion

What do you really want for Christmas?

Application Questions

1. What causes conflict in the world? What is at the root of the conflict?
2. How does the biblical definition of peace differ from the world’s understanding of peace?
3. Why does knowing Jesus change everything about us?
4. What do you really need for Christmas?