Joy to the World!
(Psalm 98)

I. Isaac Watts (the composer)

II. Psalm 98 (the source)

A. Rejoice in God as Savior of His people (Psalm 98:1-3)

B. Rejoice in God as King over all the earth (Psalm 98:4-6)

C. Rejoice in God as Judge over all the nations (Psalm 98:7-9)

III. Joy to the World (the hymn)

A. Verse 1: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” (Psalm 98:4-6; Luke 2:7)

B. Verse 2: “Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!” (Psalm 98:7-8; Luke 2:11)

C. Verse 3: “No more let sin and sorrow grow!” (Psalm 98:1-2; Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 8:21)

D. Verse 4: “He rules the world with truth and grace!” (Psalm 98:3, 9; John 1:17)