Sar (sar); the one in charge; lord, chief, general Shalom (shaw-lome’); rest, tranquility, wholeness, completeness Jesus is our Sar Shalom. Taking the Greek meaning of the words Sar Shalom you might say Jesus is our Captain of Rest, General of Tranquility, Chief of Wholeness, or Lord of Contentment. He is the one in charge of…
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve talked about Isaiah’s prophecy that Jesus would be called Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God. As we wrap this series up before Christmas arrives, in this lesson, we’ll cover the last two prophesied names – Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. The word everlasting is defined as “lasting forever”…
It’s easy to read the Bible and find examples of God’s power in Scripture. However, most of us haven’t seen that same level of power demonstrated in our lives. We may ask ourselves—“Where is Jesus’ power?” · Jesus’ power is at work in you. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and…
I. He’s Not a Baby in a Manger Anymore During the coming weeks as we celebrate this Christmas holiday, many of us gather our families around the tree or the fire and retell the story found in the book of Luke. The beginning goes something like this (my paraphrase): “He was born of a young…
Read Luke 5:27-32. For whom did Jesus come? In what area of your life are you “sick?” (Be honest. What is your deepest struggle, fear, hurt, or addiction?) So many people don’t do what the doctors or counselors suggest. What is Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, leading you to do? Be specific. As the group…
