The Jubilant Joy of Advent
Luke 2:10-11

I. The Promise of Joy: Proclaimed by the Prophets
A. The Promise of Joy Predicted
1. Prophetic Revelations Pointing to Joy
2. The Hope for the Hopeless
B. The Prophecies Pointed to the Present
1. The Fulfillment in Christ’s Birth
2. The Faithful Fulfillment of Prophecy

II. The Production of Joy: Perfected in the Person of Christ
A. The Person of Joy—Jesus Christ
1. The Joy Bringer
2. The Presence of Jesus Produces Joy
B. The Power of Joy—The Holy Spirit’s Work
1. Joy as a Fruit of the Spirit
2. The Holy Spirit Empowers and Sustains Joy

III. The Practice of Joy: Presented in the People of God
A. The Path to Joy—Personal Worship and Praise
1. Worship as a Source of Joy
2. Prayer and Praise as Expressions of Joy
B. The Product of Joy—Public Proclamation and Praise
1. Joyful Witness to the World
2. Celebrating the Savior’s Birth

IV. The Perception of Joy: Promised in the Future
A. The Future Fulfillment of Joy
1. Christ’s Return Brings Complete Joy
2. Eternal Joy in Heaven
B. The Present Joy as a Foretaste of Glory
1. Joy as a Down Payment of Divine Promise
2. Joy as a Drive for Daily Devotion and Dependence