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December 17, 2006
Sermon Notes (Omaha church)
Earth's Desperation
In those days Caeser Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. -Luke 2:1
During this time, Israel was captive to Rome. The census was being taken so that Rome would be able to tax the Israelis. God had been silent to Israel -- in 400 years there had been no prophets -- so Israel was fearful.
Heavan's Declaration
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will bee for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." -Luke 2:10-11
The Hebrew for peace for Shalom, which translates more specifically into "fullness of life." This proclamation was one of deliverance, restoration and reconciliation with God, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life.
Earth's Celebration
Today we are fearful of many things and captive to sin in our fallen condition. We put our trust in the wrong things. But the message of deliverance and restoration can be as real today as it was at the birth of Jesus. Not because of our desperation, but because of his amazing grace.
Posted by Megan at December 17, 2006 05:44 PM
Comments
Good commentary on peace on Dustin's blog: http://schuur451.wordpress.com.
Posted by: Megan at December 22, 2006 08:24 AM