as for me and my house… …we will serve the lord

As for me and my house…

…we will servethe Lord

Vt.

Ours for the Taking:Peace, Purpose, Power, and Privilege

John 20:19-23

Peace

Therefore since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

- Romans 5:1

They were startled and

afraid, thinking they saw a ghost.

Luke 24:37

"I tell you the truth, you will weep and

mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief

will turn to joy." - John 16:20

"Now is your time of grief, but I will

see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."

- John 16:22

Weeping may remain for a nightbut joy comes in the morning.

Psalm 30:5

“Peace be with you”

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends

all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ

Jesus.

“Peace I leave with you: my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts

be troubled and do not be afraid.”

- John 14:27

“Peace be with you”

…Peace with God …Peace of God

Purpose

Purpose

“As the Father has sent me,so I am sending you.”

John 17:18

“As You sent me into the world,I have sent them into the world.”

Purpose

Where? Into the worldHow? Incarnation

Purpose

Where? Into the worldHow? IncarnationPurpose?

“For the Son of Man came to seek and

to save what was lost.” - Luke 19:10

Purpose

Where? Into the worldHow? IncarnationPurpose? Others might know Him

“From one man (God) made every nation of men, that they

should inhabit the earth; and He determined the times set for them

and the exact places where they should live.”

- Acts 17:24

Purpose

Where? Into the worldHow? IncarnationPurpose? Others might know Him

Ultimately? For the glory of God

"I have brought you glory on earth

by completing the work you gave me."

John 17:4

(song)

Ours for the taking – Peace…

Purpose…