Jesus, The Coming Messiah: Advent Readings from Old Testament to New
December 12: The Messiah as Prince of Peace
Readings: Isaiah 9:1-7; John 14:27

Isaiah 9:6, The Voice
Hope of all hopes, dream of our dreams, a child is born, sweet-breathed; a son is given to us: a living gift. And even now, with tiny features and dewy hair, He is great. The power of leadership, and the weight of authority, will rest on His shoulders. His name? His name we’ll know in many ways— He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Dear Father everlasting, ever-present never-failing, Master of Wholeness, Prince of Peace.

John 14:27, The Voice
Jesus said, “My peace is the legacy I leave to you. I don’t give gifts like those of this world. Do not let your heart be troubled or fearful.”

Quote from Helen Bruch Pearson in Do What You Have the Power to Do
Shalom, a Hebrew word for peace, means restoration of right relationships and a sense of well-being and serenity. When Jesus spoke words of shalom to those who were disenfranchised and disinherited by their society and religious community, it was far more than an everyday greeting. Jesus was bestowing on them a very real spiritual blessing and the restoration of right relationships. Shelem, a Hebrew word for physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness, includes a person’s bodily health and well-being. Shalom and Shelem can never be experienced separately. Peace, right relations, wholeness, and health are intertwined. They do not exist for one person or one institution if they do not exist also for the benefit of all. No one stands upright as long as others remain bent over.

Prayer
Hallelujah to Jesus!
Our Wonderful Counselor
Listening with compassion
Revealing what is real

Hallelujah to Jesus!
Our Mighty God
Most powerful, most near, most good
Lighting a way bright with hope

Hallelujah to Jesus!
Our Prince of Peace
You do not give as the world gives
You understand our pain

We surrender our worries and pain to you

Offer your needs to God

We have asked, you will supply
We have made our needs and desires known
You will bring goodness and mercy
Your peace surpasses all need and understanding

Guard our hearts with your peace
Calm our minds with your peace
Fulfill your will with your peace

Silence 

Click here for a beautiful blessing by Steve Garnaas- Holmes entitled Peace I Give to You, based on Jesus’ promise of peace in John 14:27.

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Thank you for setting aside times this Holy Season to seek the One we celebrate.

Jesus, The Coming Messiah is an Advent Bible Reading Plan highlighting the Old Testament prophesies and passages which Christians see fulfilled in Jesus.

As you read each passage, consider how this description of Jesus the Messiah reveals his character, motivation, and purpose. How does this description inspire you to trust Jesus and his promises? How will you apply and share what you have discovered? I look forward to your comments.

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Happy Advent and Merry Christmas! – Lisa <

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