A Peace the World Can’t Give: Starting 2026 Anchored in Christ
As we step into 2026, Jesus offers a kind of peace the world can’t give—and can’t take away. In this opening episode of the new Talkin’ Bible format, Rohan Bell explores how the Holy Spirit anchors us in a deep, steady peace no matter what our circumstances look like.
✨ Key Themes in This Episode
🕊 A peace beyond circumstances — what Jesus actually promises in John 14
🔥 The Holy Spirit as Parakletos — helper, comforter, and one who walks alongside us
🏛 Pax Romana vs the peace of Christ — enforced calm or inner transformation?
⚓ Applied theology — moving faith from ideas into everyday life
🌱 Starting 2026 grounded, not anxious
⏱ Major Moments
0:13 – New year, new Talkin’ Bible format explained
3:35 – Reading John 14:25–31 and setting the scene
6:40 – The promise of the Holy Spirit and deeper peace
8:03 – Roman peace vs Jesus’ peace
10:55 – Anchoring peace in Christ, not circumstances
🤔 Reflection & Application
Where are you currently looking for peace—external calm or inner assurance?
How might your daily life change if you truly believed God’s peace is not circumstance-dependent?
What would it look like this year to live with a deeper awareness of the Holy Spirit’s presence?
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