Monday July 21, 2025 - Prince of Peace

 Chapter 8: Prince of Peace Day 2

His Name Revealed:

Isaiah 9:2 - The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.

Isaiah 9:6-7 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

Luke 1:67 - His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

Luke 1:76-79 - And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

Jesus my life was in chaos until You entered into it thank You for the forgiveness that brought me peace. Deepen my sence of Your presence by keeping me close to You. Teach me to become a peacemaker, loving justice, doing right, and leading others along the path of peace. 

Understanding the name: 

Though the Hebrew title Sar Shalom, does not show up in the New Testament, Zacharia calls it to mind with words that echo Isaiah 9, both passages speak of the people living in darkness and in the shadow of death, and both speak of a child who will bring peace to God's people. Shortly after Christ was born, we hear angels claiming:

Luke 2:14 - “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

In Greek the word for peace, Εἰρήνη (eiréné), like the Hebrew concept of shalom the New Testament portrays peace as much more that the absent of conflict. Marks Gospel for instance links healing and peace by capturing Jesus's words to a woman He just heals. 

Mark 5:34 - He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”

The New Testament further develops our understanding of peace by revealing Jesus as the source of all peace. Though we were separated from God by sin, Jesus reconciled us making peace through His blood, Peace with God produces peace with others and peace within ourselves. 

When Christ's kingdom is fully established all strife will cease and those who belong to Him will enjoy forever the fulness of peace, health, wholeness, tranquility, wellbeing, satisfaction, safety, prosperity and perfect contentment. 


Studying the Name 

1.What does the word “peace” mean to you? How does this differ from the biblical idea of shalom? 

2.Why is the “Prince of Peace” a fitting title for Jesus? Can you think of incidents in his life that display his peace? 

3.What do you think it means to walk in “the path of peace”? 

4.Ask yourself whether you are experiencing Christ’s peace in your life. How can you participate more deeply in his peace?

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