Unexpected Joy (Luke 2:8-20)

​I. Intro
Big Idea: The unexpected joy of Christmas is Christ!
II. Terrified                                                                                                                                    
A. Joy comes to unsuspecting people. Luke 2:8
B. Joy is revealed in God’s terrifying glory. Luke 2:9
III. A Savior                                                                                                                                    
A. Joy found us. Luke 2:10
B. Joy can be found. Luke 2:11
IV. A Sign                             
A. Joy is vulnerable. Luke 2:12
B. Joy rests on us by grace. Luke 2:13-14
V. Treasured                                                                                                                                  A. Joy leads to witness. Luke 2:16-18
B. Treasure God’s joy. Luke 2:19-20 

​The Next Step

• What’s something that brings you joy during the holidays?
• You may have read our thought about Luke 2:8-20 many times, anything strike you as significant, important, or unexpected as we considered it on Sunday?
• How does 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 relate to Luke 2:8-20? How does it relate to us?
• Why were the shepherds terrified?
• What changed the shepherds’ terror into joy?
• How can our identity and significance in Christ make us more joyful witnesses for Christ?
• Why do you think the people of Bethlehem, even though they were amazed by what the shepherds said, did not go to see Jesus?

Growing as Christians isn’t about trying harder, it’s about surrendering more. What’s something (or someone) you can give God this Christmas and in exchange know His joy? 

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