Finding Joy | James Lewis
December 10, 2023

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Psalms 98:4-9 (ESV)

Joy to the world! the Lord is come:
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare him room,
And heav’n and nature sing.

Joy to the earth! the Saviour reigns:
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sin and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make his blessings flow
Far as the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove,
The glories of his righteousness
And wonders of his love

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J-Jesus

O – Outrageously

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
John 13:34 (ESV)

Y – Yes

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When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
Psalm 94:19 (ESV)

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 (ESV)

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy,
and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.
Psalm 5:11 (ESV)

Then I will rejoice in the Lord. I will be glad because he rescues me.
Psalm 35:9 (NLT)

We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said,
“What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!
Psalm 126:2-3 (NLT)

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Psalm 5:11 (ESV)

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Questions & Application

These questions can be used for personal study and/or in a Small Group format. We’d love to hear how you are putting them to use, so let us know at smallgroups@manna.church!

1. Read the main Scripture(s) of the sermon. What are your observations?
   

2. What was your biggest takeaway from today’s message?
   

3. What about the sermon inspired, encouraged, or challenged you?
   

4. What insights do you have that you could share with someone else?
   

5. What action steps do you need to take to respond to the message?