(Luke 2:10) Only Christ can give us joy. WHY WE NEEDED JOY (Genesis 3:1-24) We lost paradise We are dirt and return to dirt (Genesis 3:19) Life is hard, filled with pain and suffering JOY IS POSSIBLE We have hope, love, and peace This was bought for us by Christ We have gone from lost to found JESUS ARRIVAL HERALDS GOSPEL OF GREAT JOY The benefits of joy All hope, love, peace and joy come only from the LORD Jesus Christ How are you giving away Christ? What about you? Receive the best gifts from Christ this Christmas. Find someone to minister to for Christmas. Receive Christ now, do not delay.