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Studies In Joy
Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 6, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Joy Was A Top Priority With Jesus
Contributed on Feb 6, 2023
Take note of Jesus saying it is my joy that He wants to be made full and complete in His disciples. Jesus is saying that his life is one of great joy, and He wants to pass it on.
Jesus was a man of frequent prayer. We see this clearly in the text below- And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Mark 6:46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. Luke 5:16 And he ...read more
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2. Sorrow Is Passing But Joy Is Permanent
Contributed on Mar 10, 2023
The Bible is very honest about suffering in this world. It declares over and over that pain, sorrow and weeping will be a part of life. However, the good news is that it is passing and not permanent. The negatives pass away, but the positives will come to stay.
The Bible is very honest about suffering in this world. It declares over and over that pain, sorrow and weeping will be a part of life. However, the good news is that it is passing and not permanent. The negatives pass away, but the positives will come to stay. The ultimate goal of God for His ...read more
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3. The Joy Of Trials
Contributed on Mar 15, 2023
The Pulpit Commentary calls this verse THE STRANGE PARADOX, and truly they are right, for what can be more paradoxical than being happy about the things that make you sad?
THE JOY OF TRIALS Let me share with you the different ways our text is translated to give you a broad view of what we are dealing with. First, we will look at some of the context of the verse. JAMES 1:2-4, "2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, [a] whenever you face trials of ...read more