The Fulfillment of Joy

Shepherd of the Valley Messages

– Do you prefer a real or artificial Christmas tree, and why? What’s your favorite Christmas tradition that brings you joy every year?

– Think of the most joyful person you know. What stands out about them?

– Can you share a time in your life when you felt deeply fulfilled or full of joy? What made that moment so meaningful?

– Isaiah talked about how joy is fulfilled through God’s greatest demonstration of love: salvation. How has understanding the gospel (the good news) brought you joy, even in challenging times?

– Simeon shared the good news of God’s fulfilled promise with others. How can you share joy in your own life so that others can see God’s work in you? What part of your story could encourage someone else?