Phillipians - Joyful Christian Living

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Lesson 2 - God's Joy

Key Verse    “… The joy of the Lord makes you strong.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIRV)


Read the story of Nehemiah and the re-reading of the word. For a commentary check out this link.


In the Bible, joy is a deep inner gladness regardless of circumstances going on around you. That means whether you are rich or poor, sick or healthy, successful or struggling, you can still have a feeling of gladness or pleasure deep down inside. Now, you may not feel like smiling on the outside, but you can still smile on the inside. Have you ever felt that way?

Read 1 Timothy 1:11. How does Paul describe God?

Trusting Your Father God

1) Bible verse to learn:

“… The joy of the Lord makes you strong.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIRV)

2) Response in prayer & praise:

Praise your Father God for who He is and for being a joyful God. Thank Him for finding pleasure in His creation and in His children, including you. Ask Him to help you find pleasure in knowing Him. Ask your Father God to reveal to you that which brings Him delight (such as love, loyalty, justice, obedience, His Word, and praising Him) so you can delight in that also. Your Father God gives you freedom to enjoy life whether or not everything is going your way.

3) Discover God the Father:

To appreciate the joy of the Lord, one must know God.

 

Spend a few minutes each day reading these prayers and reflecting on how each prayer reveals someone’s understanding of and trust in God. Get to know Him well—this One who loves you dearly.

·   Read Acts 4:1-37. Reflect on what you read.

·   Read Acts 10:1-48. Reflect on what you read.

·   Read Acts 11:1-30. Reflect on what you read. 


Additional Reading 




Lesson 1 - Background for Our Study.   This is notes from our Bible Class.  Nov. 5, 2023

Lesson Frame - 

  • We will understand the situation that Paul finds himself in and the background of the church at Philippi.

  • You will begin to define Christian joyful living and begin to identify ways to “be filled with fruit of righteousness” as we live for Christ.

Scripture - Philipians 1:1 - 11

I. Apostle Paul - the power of his words
   
    A. Background on Paul, the Writer  https://youtu.be/QnUMCAH7vY4?feature=shared

II. Joy - the Biblical Word and Meaning, an introduction

    A.  Joy   - https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/chara-joy/

    B.  Rick Warren gave us this definition of joy: “Joy is the settled assurance that God is in

        control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going         to be alright and the determined choice to praise God in every situation.”Oct 23, 2015


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