Anchor Verses
John 16:20-24, Isaiah 55:8-9, Malachai 3:6
Focus Statement
True joy takes root when we realize that the God who is above all things chose to come near—and remains unchangingly good with us and within us.
Introduction — God is Good All the Time
- When we say God is good, we are declaring something essential about His nature
- God’s goodness is not seasonal, emotional, or circumstantial
- Unlike human goodness, God’s goodness is constant and trustworthy
Words Shape Our Faith
- What we believe about God determines how we live
- Phrases like God is good and God is love must be rooted in biblical truth
- A shallow view of God leads to a fragile faith
The God Who Is Above Us
- Scripture reveals God as:
- Transcendent — higher than creation and not limited by it (Isaiah 55:8–9)
- Immutable — unchanging in character, promises, and love (Malachi 3:6)
- Sovereign — fully in control and accomplishing His purposes (Proverbs 19:21)
- God is steady, faithful, and dependable at all times
The God Who Came Near
- Christianity is unique because God came to us
- Jesus is God with us
- The eternal Word became flesh and dwelt among humanity
- Jesus lived among us, healed the broken, confronted sin, and gave His life to restore us to God
- God sent the Holy Spirit so He would dwell not just near us, but within us
Walking It Out — The Joy of Christmas
- God’s goodness is not something He chooses—His goodness is who He is
- God formed you intentionally (Psalm 139:13–14)
- God knows you completely (Luke 12:7; Luke 16:15)
- God gave Himself so you could experience life with Him
- Because God does not change, our joy does not have to fade
