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The Best Christmas Carol

Series: Best Christmas Ever; Part 4

Isaiah 12:1-6

Pastor Joel Sutton; December 20, 2009

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We can be merry this Christmas . . .

. . . because God's anger has turned to comfort. (V. 1)

 

. . . because the Lord is trustworthy. (V. 2)

  

. . . because God is never far away. (V. 6)

  

. . . because God is your well of salvation. (V. 3)

 

If you have reason to be merry . . .

. . . you have reason to sing. (Vv. 4-6)

 

Take Home Idea: We have reason to be merry because He is our salvation that came at Christmas!

 





Sermon-Based Discussion Questions

(For Small Groups, Adult Bible Fellowships, or Personal Use)

  1. Are there any thoughts or ideas from the sermon that you're still thinking about or wrestling with? Has your view of God changed in any way by listening to the sermon? What impacted your heart?
  2. When you hear great news, what do you do with it? Whom do you tell about it? How do you express your good news to your family and your friends? Does God get to hear about your great news?
  3. Think of a time when your sin was laid bare before you and God. How did God's anger with your sin affect you? Were you upset, pain-stricken, tearful?
  4. Have you noticed God's anger turn into comfort and salvation? Describe a time in your life when God's comfort overwhelmed your grief and sorrow over sin. What was the cry of your heart at that moment? Were you able to celebrate God's salvation and goodness with anyone?
  5. Is your heart saturated with the joy of a newborn King or are there only small traces of the good news that occasionally press through?
  6. During this Advent season, what great news can you share with others around you? Are you bringing joy to the world that God has made you a part of?

 

 
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A Thought From God's Word:
[Jesus Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. [Colossians 1:15-17]