Advent 2024: Those Who Wait ~ Wait with Peace

In today’s message, we will highlight the chaotic hustle of the Advent season, contrasting it with the peace that Jesus offers. It will emphasize how we look for peace in all the wrong things and that true peace is not found in worldly activities or material pursuits but in a personal relationship with Christ, the Prince of Peace. Using the prophet Micah’s word, we will remind ourselves that we can wait in peace even amidst chaos by trusting God’s promise of lasting peace. In this, we cultivate peace in and around us by choosing peace. We do this by turning our whole focus to Jesus, walking in forgiveness, living lives of reconciliation, and serving others as they prepare to celebrate the coming of the prince of peace.

Recording

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Study Guide

1 – Why do you think many people feel stressed during the Advent and Christmas seasons, as Pastor mentioned?
– Application: Can you think of specific things that add to your stress during the holidays? How might focusing on Jesus change your perspective?

2 – What does the peace that Jesus offers mean to you, especially in light of John 14:27?
– Application: How can you actively invite Jesus’ peace into your daily life, especially when faced with difficulties?

3 – How does Micah’s message of waiting for peace in chaotic times relate to our current world?
– Application: In what ways can you apply Micah’s example of waiting with peace to your own life, especially in uncertain situations?

4 – What practical steps can we take to cultivate peace in our lives, as discussed by Pastor?
– Application: Which of these steps resonates with you the most, and how do you plan to implement it in your life?

5 – What does it mean to be a ‘peacemaker,’ according to Matthew 5:9, and why is this important?
– Application:  How can you be a peacemaker in your school, family, or community this week?

Scripture References

John 14:27
Philippians 4:4-7
Micah 5:2-5
Micah 3:9-12
Micah 1:1
2 Chronicles 11:6–12
Jeremiah 6:14
Jeremiah 8:11
2 Timothy 4:3-5
Matthew 5:9