1045. And on Earth Peace, Goodwill Toward Men (And What it Means for Us)

One of the greatest announcements in the history of the world happened on a night when a heavenly visitation was on display before a group of shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks. A heavenly host appeared with the angel and proclaimed, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"

Most of the world has taken this statement to mean the proclamation of peace and goodwill is something that should be extended from one person to another. Certainly, this is a good thing when there is peace in the world and kindness and honesty between people. But the context here is God making a declaration of peace between the Creator and His creation as He extended goodwill towards us through the Price of peace. It coincides with the Savior of the world, born that night, taking on human form, and eight days later being named the name above all names ... Jesus. It's a mysterious occurrence that can be challenging to wrap our minds around. But the story unfolds and becomes alive within our hearts as God reveals it to us by His Spirit who bears witness to of the Word who became flesh.



   
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738. Hebrews 4: The Word (Jesus) Is Alive and Powerful

Our walk through Hebrews has us in Chapter 4, where we discover Jesus allowed us to enter into rest by faith, contrasted with those under the first covenant who did not enter because of unbelief. Verse 12 declares the word of God is living and powerful, able to divide soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

A collection of books known as the Bible, which gradually came into existence over a lengthy period of time, is not able to do this. But Jesus can. He is the Word that was manifested among us. He is our only High Priest. He was the focus leading up to Verse 12, and He remains the subject in the spotlight throughout this writing.



   
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386. What does "It" Mean? (It Is Finished)

The famous final words of Jesus... It is finished. Let's take a look at what "it" is. What is "it" that Jesus finished that we could not? What is "it" that He completed that we no longer have to attempt to complete? Jesus said that He came down from heaven not to do His own will but the will of the Father who sent Him. Jesus fulfilled the will of the Father and by doing "it." His blood ended the old and brought mankind a new, better and everlasting covenant.

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