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Date: December 10, 2023
Series Title: Advent
Sermon Title: Part 2 - Joy
Scripture: Luke 2:8-21
Speaker: Pastor Mark Pospisil
Questions:
Think back to the moment you realized that because of your belief in Jesus, that God had given you everlasting life and had made you His child. What were some of the things you remember feeling in that moment?
Is there a difference between joy and happiness? If so, how would you describe that difference?
What keeps us from joy in the Lord?
Read Luke 2:10-11. The angel ordered the shepherds, “Do not fear…for I bring good news of great joy.” How does joy conquer fear?
Read Philippians 4:4. How does remembering all that Jesus did for us help you in rejoicing in Him always?
Read Philippians 4:6. How does letting God know your needs in prayer—prayer that involves giving thanks—help you to continue to rejoice in the Lord always?
Read John 15:11. How does Jesus’ joy—that He Himself placed in us—make our joy full? Check out John 15:4-11. What does it mean to “abide” in Jesus? How does abiding in Jesus relate to His joy being in us, and thus our joy being full?
What are some of the things you (and/or your family) do to make the Christmas season one that is full of great joy?
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