Songs of Christmas: Joy to the World

In this message, I want you to consider
• One passage – Psalm 98
• One hymn – Joy to the World
• One consistent message - Jesus

Message Outline
 One Passage: Psalm 98:
1. Call to worship for the people of God - God is Savior (PSALM 98:1-3)
2. Call to worship for all the people of the earth - God is King (PSALM 98:4-6)
3. Call to worship for the created order - God is Judge (PSALM 98:7-8)

 One Hymn: Joy to the World
Stanza # 1 - Humans, Heaven, and Nature are to praise God

Stanza # 2 - We are to praise God because of His saving work. Repeated praise should burst forth from us as we consider anew His saving of us

Stanza # 3 - We no longer are slaves to sin, Satan, or death. God has rescued us from the penalty of sin. He is progressively rescuing us from the power of sin. And, one day, He will rescue us ultimately from the presence of sin.

Stanza # 4 - Be amazed at what God has done for you. He is the God of truth and grace, righteousness and love. He will make all things right.

 One Consistent Message: Jesus Christ