Introduction: 

1. Rest Assured — He Brings Comfort
   

2. Rest Secure — He Brings Deliverance
   

3. Rest Merry — He Brings Joy

Conclusion: 

Small Group Discussion Questions

1. What’s your favorite “comfort” movie at Christmas, and why do you think we love returning to familiar stories?
   
   

2. Comfort in Scripture isn’t sentimental—it’s based on truth. What truth about God brings you the deepest comfort when life feels unstable?
   

3. The carol says Jesus came “to save us all from Satan’s power.”How does remembering the real spiritual battle change how we see Christmas?
   

4. MacArthur’s line: “Joy is the flag that flies on the castle of the heart when the King is in residence there.” What does that picture mean to you? Where do you see joy in your life as a sign of Christ’s presence?
   

5. The sermon emphasized: Joy isn’t manufactured; it’s a response. What helps you receive joy from God rather than trying to create it on your own?
   

6. Which of these do you feel God is calling you into this week?
   

• Rest Assured (receive His comfort)

• Rest Secure (trust His deliverance)

• Rest Merry (walk in joy)