Finding Joy

Joy in traditions - seeing things come true

Joy in World Cup - unalloyed

Joy in running - light feet, scenery, alive, finishing, small goals,walking

Joy in waiting

We don’t have to wait in this culture

Waiting as a child

Waiting as an older person - you have more ability to find other joys

What are you waiting for?

There is joy coming...

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed...

Joy in truth

Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible’s Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture Chapter 5: Sin and Autonomy

“To know oneself, is above all, to know what one lacks. It is to measure oneself against the Truth, and not the other way around.”

“ a light for revelation”

the joy of something solid - like climbing

“appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel”

“a sword will pierce your own soul also” - Word of God

Joy in sharing (there are always people like you around)

Feeling alone - Elisha

“waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem”

talking about it together

Older people - speak encouragement to younger ones

Younger people - share what’s going on with older people

Joy in gratitude (see what God will do)

See what God can do

Joy in doing

There are things to do while waiting

Pray

Love

Where do you find joy in your walk with Christ?

Where do you struggle to find joy?

Joy can be lost through comparing yourself or your group to others. Joy can be lost in incorrect expectations.

What examples of joy do you find inspiration from?

What is most joyful to you about the Christmas story?

How can you share joy with one another this week?

What are you praying about so that we can find joy in God’s answers?