Joy (Study Guide)

“The Gifts of Christmas: Joy”
Sermon Study Guide for December 8, 2019

Scripture: Luke 1:39-47

Jumping for Joy
Psalm 19:1 - God’s creation

1. Absent Joy

“bionic” Christian
John 10:10 - The Abundant Life


2. Biblical Joy

Philippians 4:4-8 - joy in jail

Psalm 16:11 - fullness of joy

God’s promises


3. Advent/Christmas Joy

cranky Christians

“live to give”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18






Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
  1. What causes you to jump for joy?
  2. What difference does the way you identify yourself make? What is your primary identity?
  3. When have you found it difficult to “feel” joy?
  4. What is the difference between human understanding of “joy” and a Biblical definition?
  5. How do God’s promises produce joy in our lives? What promise do you most need to hear right now?
  6. What can you do to prevent having your joy stolen during this Advent season?

Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Psalm 51:10-12
Tuesday - Philippians 4:4-9
Wednesday - Psalm 16:5-11
Thursday - Romans 15:7-13
Friday - Revelation 21:1-5
Saturday - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

In response to this Scripture, how will you live?



Prayer Prompt: “Restore to me the joy…” (Psalm 51:12)

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