Words of Glad Tidings

Ever wonder where the term “Glad Tidings” came from. In old english, “glad tidings” is a literary term that means “good news”.
The word “tidings” comes from the Old English word tidan, which means “to happen”.
• I.e., glad happenings.
In Greek the word used is [εὐαγγελίζω] EU – Well, and Angelos – Messanger. I.E., good news.
To the Romans Paul quotes from Isaiah 53:7, saying “14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is ritten: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

In the scriptures we read of victory after victory that God has won against the enemies of His people.
• And there are many very sad events throughout the history of man – times when people suffered, mostly because they turned away from following God.
• Yet, tonight in this lesson I wanted to address the good news through some of the words of glad tidings that bring the church a sense of joy.
• Words that I hope will be encouraging to us.

Let us begin with the words in Matthew 1:21, “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
We all need a Savior we’ve all sinned…