Joy isn't just for the good times—it's what gets us through the hard times, too. Pastor Rod explains how Jesus endured the greatest pain of the cross by looking toward the "joy set before Him.” Join us and learn how you can find joy and peace even in the midst of a difficult situation.

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THE JOY OF JESUS

Nehemiah 8:10b NIV

Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

JOY IN YOUR PRESENCE

Psalm 16:11 NIV

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Overflowing, relational, ongoing joy found with Jesus.

"A God-shaped hole…" - Blaise Pascal

PART 1: THE JOY OF JESUS WHEN BELIEVERS JOIN THE MISSION - PEOPLE ARE SET FREE

Luke 10:17-21 NIV

The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” (18) He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. (19) I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. (20) However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (21) At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.”

Luke 19:10 NIV

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.

PART 2: THE JOY OF JESUS THROUGH THE CROSS - PEOPLE ARE FORGIVEN AND GOING TO HEAVEN

Hebrews 12:2 NIV

Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

1 John 3:8b NIV

The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.

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CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. How does God’s joy give you strength?
2. What is your favorite way to spend time with God?
3. How does it feel to know you are Jesus’ joy?
4. Who is one person you are praying will find Jesus?

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