![]() ![]() ![]() The inscription on the monument is the most remarkable of all. The Russian sculptor, Evgeniy Vuchetich, presented it to the U.N. In the art displayed on the grounds of the United Nations, there is a remarkable sculpture. But without the genuine Jesus, you can’t have genuine peace. Rebel humanity wants worldwide peace, but on its own terms, not God’s terms. But you can’t have real peace on your own terms you can’t get real help if you are setting the terms for that help. Today, the world longs for such completeness and peacefulness while largely rejecting God’s Promised Son (see Psalm 2). His promise was fulfilled in Jesus the Christ. Who could bring such wholeness and completeness to people and nations? “The Prince of Peace” is the magnificent Messiah whom God promised to send to accomplish this. “The general meaning behind the root š-l-m is of completion and fulfillment-of entering into a state of wholeness and unity, a restored relationship.” 3 It refers to “being whole, intact prosperity, peace - ease, unaffectedness … success, well-being, state of health.” 4 “Sar Shalom” is a tremendous title referring to a stellar Savior. Some connect this word to our modern titles, “Sir,” “Tsar,” and “Czar” 2 The word translated as “peace” conveys far more than the absence of hostility. This masculine noun is used 381 times in the OT.” 1 It is often used of military commanders, but also refers to royal courtiers or nobles, and even religious leaders (as in Ezekiel 11:1). The Hebrew words “Sar Shalom,” are translated as “Prince of Peace.” The Hebrew word means, “ Prince, chief, captain, ruler, governor, keeper, chief captain, steward, master. The concluding message in the series exhorted us to praise Him as The Prince of Peace, whose government and peace shall never end. He is The Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God and The Everlasting Father who authored our salvation. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.” Isaiah 9:6-7ĭuring Christmas 2021, Calvary Baptist Church, Finlay, Ohio, contemplated the promised Son whom God sent. Of the increase ofhis government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ![]()
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