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The Colors of Christmas: Red
Anger Can Steal Our Joy
· Core Verse: Matthew 2:16
· Anger is usually your second emotion.
· What is your first emotion this Christmas?
· Progression of Anger:
· Starts with bitterness and rage → leads to anger → results in slander and malice.
· Key Solution: Ephesians 4:31-32
How to find joy this Christmas Season:
1. Joy Is Found in Choices, Not Circumstances
· Core Verse: Romans 6:23
· Joy begins with accepting God’s gift of Jesus Christ as Savior.
· Jesus bridges the gap between sinful man and a holy God.
2. Respond with Immediate Obedience
· Core Verse: Luke 2:15-16
· The shepherds responded when the angel announced Jesus’ birth.
· Delayed obedience is still disobedience.
· What has Jesus called you to do that you’ve been delaying?
· Responding immediately to God’s call brings joy.
3. Share Your Discovery with Others
· Core Verse: Luke 2:17-18
· The shepherds couldn’t help but spread the word about Jesus.
· Sharing Jesus with others brings joy to them and to you.