3. PEACE
the normal, non-warring condition of a nation,
group of nations, or the world; an agreement or
treaty between warring or antagonistic nations,
groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from
further fighting
or antagonism; a state of mutual harmony between
people or groups, especially in personal relations:
the normal freedom from civil commotion and
violence of a community; public order and security;
cessation
of or freedom from any strife or dissension.

4. SHALOM
completeness, wholeness, health, peace,
welfare, safety, soundness, tranquility,
prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest,
harmony, the absence of agitation or discord

5. REMINDER #1
God’s peace is
FAR BIGGER
and FAR BETTER
than ANYTHING
this world
has to OFFER
or even has
IN MIND!

6. ISAIAH 9:6-7
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.
Of the greatness of His government and peace
there will be no end. He will reign on David’s
throne and over his Kingdom, establishing
and upholding it with justice and
righteousness from

8. LUKE 2:8-14
And in that same region there were
shepherds
out in the field, keeping watch over their
flock
by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared
to them, and the glory of the Lord shone
around them, and they were filled with
great fear.
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for
behold, I bring you good news of great joy

9. LUKE 2:8-14
And this will be a sign for you: you will find
a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and
lying
in a manger.” And suddenly there was the
angel
a multitude of the heavenly host (army)
praising
God and saying, “Glory to God in the
highest,
and on earth peace among those with

10. REMINDER #2
GOD’S peace
is for those
who are LIVING
the kind of LIFE
He DESIGNED
us to live
(i.e. It’s CONDITIONAL,
not UNIVERSAL…yet!)

12. JOHN 14:26-27
…The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom
the Father will send in My name,
He will teach you all things and bring
to Your remembrance all that I have
said to you. Peace I leave with you;
My peace I give to you, but not as
the world gives. Do not let your hearts
be troubled, and do not be afraid.

13. REMINDER #3
GOD’S peace doesn’t
LOOK or FUNCTION like
the kind the WORLD
can offer or produce,
but far OUTSHINES it,
in THIS life AND the NEXT

14. THE “STUFF” WE’RE ALL MADE
1. Our THOUGHTS
OF
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Our
Our
Our
Our
Our
FEELINGS
WILL (“spirit” or “heart)
BODIES
SOCIAL CONTEXT
SOULS (integrates all of the above…)

15. 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Our
Our
Our
Our
Our
THE PEACE OF
JESUS
PERMEATES…
THE “STUFF” WE’RE ALL MADE
1. Our THOUGHTS
OF
FEELINGS
WILL (“spirit” or “heart)
BODIES
SOCIAL CONTEXT
SOULS (integrates all of the above…)

16. HOW PEOPLE PRIORITIZE
Body
THINGS
Soul
Mind
Spirit
God

17. HOW GOD PRIORITIZES THINGS
Body
Soul
Mind
Spirit
God

18. HOW GOD PRIORITIZES THINGS
THE PEACE
OF JESUS
Body
Soul
Mind
Spirit
God

19. REMINDER #3
GOD’S peace doesn’t
LOOK or FUNCTION like
the kind the WORLD
can offer or produce,
but far OUTSHINES it,
in THIS life AND the NEXT

20. REVELATION 21:1-5b
Then I saw “a new heaven and a new
earth,”
for the first heaven and the first earth had
passed away, and there was no longer any
sea.
I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem,
coming
down out of heaven from God, prepared as
a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
And I heard a loud voice from the throne

21. REVELATION 21:1-5b
“They will be his people, and God Himself
will
be with them and be their God. He will wipe
every tear from their eyes. There will be no
more death or mourning or crying or pain,
for the old order of things has passed
away.”
He who was seated on the throne said,
“Behold, I am making everything new!”