While worldly joys are temporary, Jesus offers a "greater joy" that is permanent and unchanging, fitting with the message of "great joy" announced at his birth. This study guide identifies three ways Jesus is the source of joy: by allowing believers to behold the Father, by bringing them out of darkness (spiritual, theological, and moral), and by bearing their judgment upon himself. Ultimately, it emphasizes that believing in Jesus and keeping his words is the path to eternal life, as Christ’s authority comes directly from God the Father.