Sermon: An Easter Benediction
Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21
In this week’s lessons, we look at the great benediction toward the end of Hebrews, as we celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Theme: Our Covenant God
In yesterday’s study we looked at the invocation from our text, which addresses God as the God of peace. We said that God was not to be understood as peaceful in the sense of being placid or calm.
However, the most serious war of all, though we seldom give attention to it, is the warfare of the human heart against God. We are against God and His rule because we want to rule ourselves. It's what sin is all about. So when we read a phrase like "the God of peace," this isn't any merely placid or serene sentiment that the author is talking about. This is a phrase that says God is a God of peace because He's made peace. He's done it through Jesus Christ. That's a wonderful thing, indeed.