Why Jesus?

• Why He came to us
• Why we respond to Him

Advent = coming or arrival

• Hope
• Peace
• Joy
• Love

What is the best news you have ever received?

Luke 2:8-12

Joy - Rejoice - Joyful = +400 times

Why do we struggle with joy?

• Joy ≠ Happiness
• Fear

Luke 2:10

1. Do not be afraid

• joy begins when we learn to release our fear
• what song are you listening to?
• Philippians 4:6

2. I bring you Good News

• Joy is grounded in the Gospel
• Good News = Εὐαγγέλιον = Gospel

3. Great Joy

• Joy transforms us from the inside out
• Tree in winter
• Philippians 4:8
• Hebrews 12:1-2

4. For all people

• Joy is for everyone

Luke 2:11

• Timing = today
• Location = in the town of David
• Titles = Savior + Messiah + The Lord

Luke 2:12

How do we respond to The Lord with Joy?

1. let go of fear

• 1 John 4:18
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV + MSG)

2. celebrate Good News

• remind ourselves everyday that Jesus loves us
• Galatians 2:20

3. share our Joy

• A burden shared is a burden halved  
• A joy shared is a joy doubled
• Luke 2:17-18

We are invited to allow Joy to transform us from the inside out.