Advent: The Joy of Christ

Texts: Isaiah 55; Luke 2:8-12; 1 John 1:1-4

The Invitation of Satisfying Joy in Christ (Isaiah 55)

• God calls us to be satisfied in Him and seek Him alone.
• God reveals Himself to His people through His Word.
• God promises to lead His people into His joy and peace.

The Gospel of Great Joy in Christ (Luke 2:8-12)

• The Gospel is the good news of great joy for all people who believe it.
• The Gospel comes to all people through the Savior, Christ the Lord.

The Fullness of Shared Joy in Christ (1 John 1:1-4)

• The eternal Son of God came to this earth in the incarnation to bring us into fellowship with God.
• This shared fellowship with Christ and one another leads to fullness of joy.