THE JOYFUL JOURNEY

John 17:13

I. ___________________ ON THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST

A. THE REFLECTION OF CHRIST

“These things …”

Application

1. We tend to lose ________________________.

2. We need to regain our ______________________.

II. _______________________ THE MEANING OF JOY

A. UNPACKING JOY

The Essence of Joy

1. Chairō - _________________________________

_______________________________________.

2. Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit.

The Extent of Joy

1. Joy is a present and _______________________.

2. God intends that we have the ________________ of joy within us.

Application – How to experience the full measure of joy?

1. By having a ______________ attitude (Phil. 3:1; 4:4).

2. Joy is a ________________.

3. We are joyful when we _________ God (John 15:11).

4. We are joyful when we ______________ with God.

III. ________________ OUR JOY IN GOD

A. THE ORIGIN OF OUR JOY

1. God is a _______________ God (1 Chron. 16:27).

2. Jesus is the very source of joy.

Truth Point: Christ wants his joy to _____________ our lives.