I. Great Joy - Luke 2:10a
A. Joy = calm delight, cheerfulness
B. Joy is developed through the working of the Holy Spirit
- Galatians 5:22
C. Joy is not related to our circumstances but is above our situation - Philippians 4:4-13

II. To All People - Luke 2:10b
A. The gift of Jesus is to the whole world - Titus 2:11
B. God desires everyone to be saved - 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:4-6
C. Salvation is available to any who will believe - Romans 10:9 & 13

III. The Reason For The Joy - Luke 2:11
A. Relationship with the Father through Jesus - Romans 5:10-11
B. Eternal life through Jesus - John 3:16-17
C. Faithful companion through Jesus - John 14:16, Hebrew 13:5-6