When the people of Israel heard God’s Word in Nehemiah 8, their hearts were moved — not to private reflection, but to a shared celebration. Joy wasn’t something they kept to themselves; it was something they built together. From the oldest to the youngest, everyone joined in the feast, because God’s goodness was meant to be experienced as one community.

In this sermon, we explore how joy grows deeper when it’s shared. True, biblical joy isn’t individualistic — it’s communal. God calls His people to celebrate together, reminding us that our faith, our worship, and our joy are meant to unite us as one body.