Jesse Tree Week 4 | Great Joy
December 24, 2023
Pastor Ricky Smith
Sermon Notes
Luke 2:8-11
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
I. Joy is a gift from Jesus
Joy is a gift from Jesus.
II. Find joy in being right with Jesus
Psalm 51:12-13
Restore the joy of your salvation to me, and sustain me by giving me a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach the rebellious your ways, and sinners will return to you.
Next Steps
- I confess my sin and turn to Jesus as King for the first time.
- I confess I have sought joy in things and repent to experience joy in Christ alone.
- I commit to share the joy of Christmas with my friends and family.
Deep Dive
- Read Psalm 51:12-13. Why had David lost his joy? What can we learn from him?
- Read Galatians 5:22-23. Where does true joy come from?
- How can we strive to maintain our joy in Christ alone?
Springboards
- What would you say is the biggest thing Jesus did in your personal life this year? What surprised you about that?
- How did God use you in the lives of others this past year? What was challenging about that?
- In what ways did God prove Himself to be faithful and present for you during your difficult moments in 2023?
