CROSS REFERENCE
7th KYU / YELLOW BELT / 8th RANK
SCRIPTURE
DEUTERONOMY 16:15; 1CHRONICLES 16:27,33; 29:17; NEHEMIAH 8:10;12:43; JOB 33:26; MATTHEW 13:44;28:8; LUKE 1:14-15;2:10; 24:50-53; JOHN 15:11,16:24;17:13;ACTS 3:2-8; ROMANS 14:17-18;15:13; 2CORINTHIANS 8:2; GALATIANS 5:22-23; EPHESIANS 6:10-18; 1PETER 1:8-9
APPLICATION
Joy, the second “Fruit of the Spirit”, is almost as sought after as love. We are constantly striving and testing the waters of the world and our good works, searching to find what will bring us joy. Eventually we are worn out and defeated, left as prey for the enemy. The source of true joy ,however, is found in the presence of the Lord. When we praise, worship, and celebrate in His presence we find our joy is complete. Just as He is always accessible, so is joy. Be courageous! Stand firm in the faith and in God’s mighty power! Be reminded of the events that took place on and around the Sea Of Galilee. Turn away from sin in your life and draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Remember that God has swept away your sin. Give Thanks! Rejoice in the Lord!
STUDY
Who is to have Joy? Deut 16:15; Neh 8:10,12:43; Luke 1:14,2:10,24:50-53; John 15:11,16:24,17:13; Romans 15:13; 1Peter 1:8
What brings Joy? Deut 16:15; Neh 12:43, Matt 13:44,28:8; Luke 1:14,2:10,24:50-53; John15:11,16:24,17:13;
Where does your Joy come from? Deut 16:15; 1Ch 16:27; Neh 8:10,12:43; Matt 13:44,28:8; Luke 1:14-15,2:10,24:50-53; John 15:11,16:24,17:13; Romans 14:17-18,15:13; 1Peter 1:8-9
Why has God made you joyful today? Deut 16:15; 1Ch 16:33; Neh 8:10,12:43; Matt 13:44,28:8; Luke 1:14-15,2:10,24:50-53; John 15:11,16:24,17:13; Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:22-23; 1Peter 1:8-9
When can you have this Joy? Deut 16:15; 1Ch 16:27; Neh 8:10,12:43; Matt 13:44,28:8; Luke 1:14-15,2:10,24:50-53; John 15:11,16:24,17:13; Romans 14:17-18,15:13; 1Peter 1:8-9
How can the Joy of the Lord be your strength? Neh 8:10, Gal 5:22-23; Eph 6:10-18
How does this apply to your life?
What is your prayer?
Your Scriptural Weapon:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13