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(Romans 14:17-19 - Joy)

 

Read Romans 14:17-19.

Shayne said that God is the most joyful being in the universe. Is this a new idea to you? Does it strike you as true?

Does the idea that God desires you to be more joyful surprise you? How do you feel about that?

Read Philippians 3:1. Do you agree that joy provides protection again sin? Why would being joyless make a person vulnerable to temptation?

Shayne said that joy originates from without. What does that mean, and why is it important?

Joy comes from the “bigger world.” Describe this world.

Shayne said that our most important connection to this bigger world is through the resurrection of Jesus. Why is this so?

Read Matthew 16:25. What is Jesus saying here? What should you do about it?

Why should a person “count it all joy” when he/she falls into various trials (James 1:2-4)? How can a person count falling into trials “all joy”?

Read Hebrews 12:1-2.

What was the joy set before Jesus?

How is joy related to endurance?

If I am having trouble enduring a difficult situation – one that God has allowed me to be in for his purposes – what should I do?

What did Nehemiah mean when he said that “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10)?

Read Romans 15:13. What is the relationship of joy to faith? Does trusting God automatically bring joy? Why or why not?

Is joy dependent on righteousness and peace (Romans 14:17)? If so, how?

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