A Weary World Rejoices: Sweet Hymns of Joy Steve Poole TEXT – Luke 2:25-38 SONGS OF JOY in Luke 1-2 Luke 1:42-45 = Elizabeth cries outLuke 1:46-55 = Mary’s songLuke 1:67-79 = Zachariah’s prophecyLuke 2:14 = Heavenly hostLuke 2:20 = shepherds glorifying and praising GodLuke 2:29-32 = Simeon’s prophecyLuke 2:38 = Anna’s testimony SWEET HYMNS OF JOY... 1. While waiting in anticipation of Jesus Romans 8:19-23; Luke 2:25; Isaiah 49:132. Because Jesus is our consolation Luke 2:30-32; Titus 3:4-7“Their zeal in glorifying and praising God is an implied reproof of our indolence, or rather of our ingratitude. If the cradle of Christ had such an effect upon them, as to make them rise from the stable and the manger to heaven, how much more powerful ought the death and resurrection of Christ to be in raising us to God?” ~John Calvin3. About Jesus our redemption Luke 1:68-69; Hebrews 9:28; 2 Timothy 4:8NEXT STEPS Reread Luke 1-2 and celebrate with these people as they sing hymns of joyful outburst when they encounter baby Jesus.Spend some time this week in a worship pose of anticipation.Write your own “sweet hymn of joy” to Jesus!Rest in the comfort we have in Jesus. Feel the embrace of a loving father, God. Pause to appreciate and thank God for His comfort this week.Support the show________________________________ FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurch INSTAGRAM @cedarhillscr TWITTER @cedarhillscr WEB www.cedarhillscr.org