Joy to the World (Psalm 98)


Big Idea: Christmas is the shout of joy to a world of sorrow

What is joy?

  1. We shout joyfully because of God's love (Psalm 98:1-3)

  2. We shout joyfully because of God's reign (Psalm 98:4-6)

  3. We shout joyfully because of God's justice (Psalm 98:7-9)

Where is the joy?

  1. The promise of joy: Genesis 3:15-18; Isaiah 9:6-7

  2. The arrival of joy: Luke 2:10-14; 2:25-32

  3. The hope of joy: 1 Peter 1:8-9; Revelation 21:1-5