Peace Evermore
Luke 2:8–14 | Rev. Ben Ciavolella | December 21, 2025
Theme | I Need the Prince of Peace, who Alone Can Give Me Peace Evermore.
Introduction | The Strange Story
Premise 1 | Any Peace from Earth Isn’t Good Enough
Earth Is a Fragile Place
Earth Is a Shallow Place
Earth Is a Sick Place
Premise 2 | The Peace on Earth Is Better Than You Can Imagine
Peace Before
Peace Now
Peace Evermore
Premise 3 | This Peace Can Only Come through the Prince of Peace
The Prince Who Lived
The Prince Who Died
The Prince Who Lives Evermore
Conclusion | “I Need This Prince”
Discussion Questions
- Is there anything from this earth that can fully and finally satisfy you? Why or why not? See Eccl. 3:11; Jer. 31:25; Ps. 37:4; Matt. 5:6; Jn. 4:14; 17:3
- Read Rom. 5:1. How does this suggest that peace is rooted in a finished work from God, and not changing circumstances?
- Read Isaiah 9:6–7. How do you think this verse colored the faith and imagination of believers in the centuries before Christ arrived? See Lk. 2:25–38; cf. Lk. 1:67–79; Micah 5:2–5;
- What are some of the ways Jesus brings us past, present, and future peace? Hint: Consider the ways that Jesus serves as a priest (Heb. 9:11–12; 10:14), prophet (Ps. 23:3; Jn. 1:18), and king (Isa. 9:6–7; Jer. 23:5; Rev. 19:16; 21:3–4).
