Worship Preparation - December 7, 2025

Read the sermon text: Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 2:8-14

Read the sermon summary: Last week, we saw why the news of Jesus' birth is good news of great joy for all the peoples. God has come down to repair the breach between himself and his people. This Sunday we will consider the related theme of peace. We will see that the expression of praise by the angels in Luke 2:14 finds its roots in the promises of God throughout the Old Testament, especially in Isaiah. What does it mean that God's people have peace? What do we make of the phrase "peace among those with whom he is well pleased"? How are you sure that this peace applies to you?

Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon: 

Prince Of Heaven

Verse 1

Earth in shadow restlessly hold

Labours waiting in silent hope

For the promise it longs to know

What heaven holds

Verse 2

Then the angels in holy haste

Lift their anthem Your Saviour lays

In a manger in humble form

Your King is born

Chorus

Hail the Prince of Heaven comes

Angel choirs sound the call

For this babe wrapped in a cloth

Is the incarnate Word of God

All the kingdom and its power

Resting now in this child

Prince of Heaven

Jesus hope of the world

Verse 3

This means mercy in fullest form

Loving kindness forever more

Son of David and Son of God

He is Christ the Lord

Bridge

King of glory we gladly greet

Born in wonder and majesty

Forever worthy the earth will sing

Oh Prince of Heaven we worship Thee

Verse 4

We can know Him this Prince of Peace

In light of mercy confess our sin

Lay our burdens at Jesus' feet

And with gladness sing

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Brooke Ligertwood | Scott Ligertwood

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