Sermon: Why Did Jesus Say 'Peace to You'?

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Given 03-Aug-24; 36 minutes

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In 2001, humanity generated more information than in all of prior history combined. The amount of information produced has grown exponentially since then. In the current information explosion, mankind adds 358 billion words each day. Yet God's revelation in Scripture is extremely concise - just 790,000 words written over 1500 years, averaging 1.5 words per day. This contrasts starkly with the 358 billion words published daily now. When Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection, His first words were 'Peace be with you.' He repeated this, showing its significance. Though Jesus said earlier He did not come to bring peace on earth, He did promise His followers peace in Him, despite external tribulation. 'Peace' conveys the Hebrew concept of shalom - wholeness, safety, prosperity, and well-being. Jesus as High Priest was blessing His disciples with divine peace. Jesus' words had power due to His divine nature. When He spoke peace, it was a declaration of who He is as Messiah. His sacrifice brought peace with God for believers. His Spirit enables peace with fellow believers. In Christ, we can have inner peace despite outer turmoil. If we lack peace, we should examine our connection to Christ the Vine. God produces peace in us as we pursue Him wholeheartedly.




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