This year, I'm pondering the traditional Advent themesโHOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVEโfound in the apostle Paulโs letter to the Galatians (my recent Bible study). Last week we examined the "hope of righteousness." Today we look at PEACE.
Shalom
Advent 2024 Fourth Sunday: Prince of Peace
(Oops! This title should be Advent 2-2023). My Advent ponderings this year are inspired by my recent study of Isaiah and one of the most beloved descriptions of the character of the Messiah. The first Sunday, I ponderedย wonderful counselor. Nextย mighty Godย on the second Sunday. Then everlasting father. Finally Isaiah describes this one-who-would-reign-on-Davidโs-throne as the PRINCE OF PEACE.