Advent Quiz

What does the word Advent mean?
Besides Joy, name another Advent theme? 

 
Isaiah 9:1-7
1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan—
2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.
3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.
4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor.
5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire.
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

Does It Spark Joy?

Joy Comes When God Breaks In 

Isaiah 9:2-3 
2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.
3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.

Why Should We Experience Joy? 

Isaiah Offers Us Three Reasons
1. The Rod of the Oppressor Will Be Broken 
2. Warfare Will Be Eliminated
3. The True King Is Coming 

1. The Rod of the Oppressor Will Be Broken 

Isaiah 9:4
For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
 you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
 the bar across their shoulders,
 the rod of their oppressor.

2. Warfare Will Be Eliminated

Isaiah 9:5 
5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning will be fuel for the fire.

3. The True King Is Coming

Isaiah 9:6
6 For to us a child is born,
 to us a son is given,
 and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
 Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

How do we receive joy?

Philippians 4: 4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

- Joy Comes In Worship
- Volunteer in Flood Kids
- Practice Generosity 
- Pursue Play and Delight
- Pray

The person who sings, prays twice.

- Augustine