Look UP! 

The Peace 

December 22, 2024 

Dr. Brad Hoffmann, pastor 

 Colossians 1:17 ESV: And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 

 Hebrews 1:3 ESV: He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. 

 Isaiah 9:6-7 ESV: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.  

 Matthew 5:9 ESV: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 

 Ephesians 2:14-17 ESV: For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 

 Romans 5:1-2 ESV: Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 

 Psalm 119:165 ESV: Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. 

 Philippians 4:6-7 ESV: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  

 Colossians 3:15 ESV: And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.