Title: News of Peace / Luke 2:8-20
Contents Peace News
main text ; Luke 2:8-20
The writers of the Gospels were particularly concerned with the ministry and function of Jesus.
I was interested, especially the author of the Gospel of Luke
In 2:11-12, we write positive expressions about the humanity of Jesus.
There is.
So she looks shabby, but she is wrapped in rags and lying in a manger
It records the appearance of Sue in detail.
In the very next verse, this human Jesus Christ is
As the Messiah sent by God, he was praised by the angels of heaven.
express that there is.
Today, at this hour, I have told the shepherds that Jesus was born.
We want to gain great hope and courage with the songs of the heavenly armies and angels.
Christmas is when God forsook the high heavenly throne and man
It refers to the event that you came to deeply share in sorrow.
Luke proclaims the birth of the Messiah and the glory of God in heaven
and said that on the earth a new time of peace has come
I did.
The event of Christmas began with salvation. Christmas is salvation
If it is an act for the sake of peace, then peace is also the ultimate eschatological salvation of man.
is interpreted as
God has come to accomplish this whole-personal peace.
is.
1. Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, is the vertical between God and man
You came as a reconciler who restores the enemy relationship. of human redemption
The problem starts here.
Fallen by sin, man has turned away from his Creator.
All. Thus, the relationship between man and God was severed. this
It is the loss of self today, and finally a sense of helplessness, inferiority,
It means being engulfed in loneliness and anxiety.
This phenomenon is the destruction of solidarity with others.
appears as So the Bible describes man's loss of self as "flesh
Those who follow the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; for the mind set on the flesh is not death.
For the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace; the mind set on the flesh is
They become enemies, not only because they do not obey the law of God,
It is impossible” (Romans 8:5-7).
Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, is the focal point of his ministry.
to play the role of a reconciler to give human spiritual peace
You came to bear it. it's our past sins
It was meant to be solved.
It is the day that God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten Son.
God is love. God created the world and
said more God's love was full in nature.
I did. Among them, humans created in their own image
loved you even more.
However, human relationship with God was cut off due to the fall of the first Adam.
and we are still under sin.
Jesus Christ who came in the flesh in the patience of that love
It is
The event of Christmas comes from God.
1. God first loved us. dirty, ugly
In order to save mankind, God first became man.
is.
God emptied Himself first. One of the beginnings of reconciliation
He said, "Love is here" (1 John 4:10).
No, we did not love God, but God
so loved him that he sent his son as a propitiation for our sins
He said."
2. It is to give eternal life.
The fundamental purpose of creation, in which God created man, was to
It was meant to make you angry.
But all are under sin and hide the glory of God.
it has been But the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world
Because he came (1 John 1:9), "If we confess our sins,
If not, I am faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and
He will make us clean from .” Yes.
Jesus came to take away all the sins of our past.
Therefore, whoever believes in me will not perish but will be given eternal life
is to get If you believe (Amen), please do.
He came to settle our relationship with God.
The Lord is the true peace of soul in the relationship between God and man.
You have come to give
Restoring the right relationship with God becomes true peace of mind.
May this peace fill your hearts on this Blessed Christmas
I wish you all the best.
2. Jesus Christ, who came as the Prince of Peace
You came as a reconciler to resolve conflicts.
Dr. Schweitzer said, 'Efforts to save my soul or
There is only one thing we want to save."
Those who have experienced redemption through Christ receive the grace of redemption.
You need to expand to your neighbors. Jesus compares all neighbors
You emphasized it as a priority over enemy regulations.
(Matthew 5:23-24) “When you offer your gift on the altar, there it is on your tongue offering
If you remember that you have something to complain about, leave your gift in front of the altar.
leave it in the neighbourhood, go first, be reconciled to your brother, and then offer your gift.
"I did.
His coming, as stated in Isaiah 61, "to the captives
Declare liberation, let the prisoners see the splendor of sunlight
And comfort all who mourn and crown them with ashes
He said, oiling the body that had been wearing mourning clothes, and instead of feeling depressed
Put on clothes that resonate with praise.” Jesus
The greatest task in your ministry is to resolve these unfair conflicts.
There is.
The churches and Christians on this earth who have been entrusted with this ministry
You must fulfill your role as a reconciler.
As he said, “peacemakers,” that is, peacemakers
You must fulfill your mission.
Reconciliation is the first thing God's people must do.
Our Koreans living in China came to this land so that they could live well.
A lot of damage is caused by many evil spirits and scammers.
We are well aware of the fact that they are wearing
10,000 in the three northeast provinces where Korean-Chinese compatriots live intensively.
400 households suffered damage, and the amount of damage was estimated at 3 billion won.
I mean. As a result, many Koreans commit suicide, divorce, separation,
I fell into the abyss of despair, such as a glass girl and insane prostitution.
It also caused great conflicts and rifts in the Korean community.
This is a huge obstacle to unification, and furthermore, another second
It is likely to cause division of the nation.
From now on, we will find the trust of the Chinese and Korean-Chinese compatriots.
You have to put in a lot of effort to cut bones.
Some ugly Koreans painted all Korean faces
But the reconciliation and forgiveness of Christ that we are not all like this
The message must be delivered. take care of them, hope and dragon
You have to inspire.
Also, Christians living in this land will reflect on themselves and become the main source of reconciliation.
You must repent before the Lord who has come.
Especially since the church emphasizes the relationship between God and me,
We have neglected the relationship between ourselves and our neighbors, and as a result, our company
Those who did not believe in the congregation threw stones at the church and the saints.
will be
The church must be reconciled to the world.
The church must love the world.
The church must be in the world.
The church is to be a light in the world.
But today, the church is not fulfilling its mission.
All. On the other hand, Namseok Church in Heukseok-dong (Love and Sharing Mission)
in every week. 300 beggars, vagrants, untrustworthy old people, etc.
Invite them to the first part of the worship service and serve a warm meal after the worship service
It is said that they will give 3,000 won each for the price of jjajangmyeon per person.
All.
It is a church that puts the love of the Lord into practice.
Realistically, the church on this land has not been in this society for decades.
Drive away light and truth, and iniquity and injustice committed in darkness
that they are deeply wounded by extreme division and confrontation because of
you will have to realize
Thus, the church now fulfills its mission as a true healing reconciliator.
It should not only fulfill the function of reconciliation for national unification, but also fulfill the function of reconciliation for national reunification.
May it be the season of Christmas when you acknowledge that you are in an important position.
I hope you
3. The coming of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace
He proclaimed peace with
The world created by God is being stained by human sin.
I did. So nature is groaning (Romans 8:19-21).
The creation longs for the appearing of the sons of God.
It is not his will for your creation to yield when it is futile.
Only by the One who yields. The creation is also a slave to corruption.
Freed from slavery, to the glorious liberty of the children of God
That's what it is," he said.
These words are a tremendous spirit in the natural world and ecosystems due to the fall of man.
It is giving off incense.
“The love of God is the love of nature. The love of nature is the love of God.
It's love."
However, due to the development of material civilization and the development of science, nature
is groaning more and more.
The instrument of the mind darkened by the fall of humanity
It is a huge natural disaster.
Where do you have vegetables, fruits, air, water, food, etc. to eat freely?
I mean. The Earth is getting hotter and the ozone layer in Antarctica
It's getting bigger and bigger holes. So love your soul
Christians are committed to loving our hearts or our environment.
You will have to stand in the market.
The Lord who has come as the Lord of Christmas!
He came to bring peace in the groaning nature.
Jesus, who has come as the Prince of Peace on this Christmas, into our lives
He restores his relationship with God through mother-in-law and improves his relationship with his neighbors.
Restoring and furthermore, the Blessed One who is at peace with all nature
I bless the season in the name of the Lord.