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ADVENT: JOY // 12.14.25
Luke tells us of the Angel's visitation announcing the Arrival of the Messiah and announcing the news of Great Joy. We have Joy in the Incarnation of the Son of God. The Psalmist said, “Those who sow in tears will reap Joy.” The Arrival of Jesus brings about the Joy of our salvation.
MESSAGE NOTES:
Joy
1. The ______________ : A Savior is born to us
- Luke 2:10-11
2. The ______________ : Setting us free from sin
- Psalm 126:1-6
3. The ______________ : Bringing us to Wholeness
- Isaiah 61:1-4
Advent Week 3 Prayer:
"Gracious Father, as we light this candle of joy,
we rejoice that Your promises are true and Your salvation is near.
Fill our hearts with the gladness of the shepherds,
that our lives may bear witness to the good news of great joy for all people.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen”
Discussion Questions – 12.14.25
One of our main texts from Sunday was Psalm 126:1-6 (Which is one of my favorite Psalms). Read it many times over very slowly, Bible Students, remembering that our theme was JOY. It is a great text of deliverance from captivity and the aftermath of that deliverance. Write down your thoughts and questions for personal growth or discussion with your group.
1. Our theme was JOY. They say that Americans are some of the most joyless people on the planet. Why do you think that is? Explain
2. Read Luke 2:8-12. I have some questions:
*Why did the angel visit shepherds and not religious Pharisees or Sadducees with the announcement? Explain
*In Verse 10. What is great joy rooted in and why?
*This one is a bit tougher and takes some thought. Why is the baby Jesus wrapped in “strips of cloths,” and why were Joseph and Mary carrying strips of cloth on their trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem? Have fun
3. Shifting to our third text, Isaiah 61:1-4. I love that He/Jesus was sent to bind up the BROKENHEARTED. Brokenhearted is taken from two words: *Inner man, mind and heart, AND *To break in pieces. We are all broken; it’s just that some can’t admit it and therefore cannot grow in those areas (s) of life. What is a specific area, lie you believed, or damaged emotion of your life that you have admitted, repented of, and used God’s truth to heal and walk in new life? Explain. (And I understand, because I counsel, that not everyone is willing to do the self-reflection to answer such a question)
4. One last question that I think combines JOY with THANKSGIVING. What things in your life are you most thankful for and bring you JOY this Christmas? Explain.
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