Reclaiming Joy: The Art of Celebration and What the Bible Says About Joy
Explore the significance of joy in spiritual disciplines, the call to celebrate in the Bible, and God's joyful nature. Reflect on being a joyful Christian and delve into the essence of joy with insightful content and beautiful images.
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SERIES BIG IDEA: Let s reclaim Gospel- powered spiritual disciplines for the sake of godliness (i.e. good works to the glory of God and for the good of His people). ``
TODAY: Reclaiming Joy: The Art of Celebration ``
ARE YOU A JOYFUL PERSON? ``
What is joy? ``
Why talk about this? ``
Why talk about this? It is an occupational hazard of devout folk to become stuffy bores. This should not be. Of all people we should be the most free, alive, interesting. After all, Jesus rejoiced so fully in life that he was accused of being a wine-bibber and a glutton. Many of us lead such sour lives that we cannot possibly be accused of such things. -- Richard Foster, Celebration of the Disciplines ``
Why talk about this? REFLECTION QUESTION # 1 Am I more of a joyful Christian, or a stuffy/sour one? ``
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. -- Zephaniah 3:14,17
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. 2. God commands His followers to rejoice and celebrate.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. 2. God commands His followers to rejoice and celebrate. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. -- Philippians 4:4
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. 2. God commands His followers to rejoice and celebrate. REFLECTION QUESTION # 2 How well am I reflecting the joy of the Lord to others?
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. 2. God commands His followers to rejoice and celebrate. 3. Joy and pain are connected.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. 2. God commands His followers to joy and celebration. 3. Joy and pain are connected. REFLECTION QUESTION # 3 When s the last time I consciously chose to rejoice in the Lord?
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. 2. God commands His followers to rejoice and celebrate. 3. Joy and pain are connected. 4. Our joy in the Lord is our strength.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. 2. God commands His followers to rejoice and celebrate. 3. Joy and pain are connected. 4. Our joy in the Lord is our strength. Then he said to them, Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. -- Nehemiah 8:10
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. 2. God commands His followers to rejoice and celebrate. 3. Joy and pain are connected. 4. Our joy in the Lord is our strength.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT JOY 1. God is joyful. 2. God commands His followers to joy and celebration. 3. Joy and pain are connected. 4. Our joy in the Lord is our strength. REFLECTION QUESTION # 4 When s the last time I was aware of deep joy keeping me afloat in the midst of suffering?
BIG IDEAFOR TODAYS TEACHING Joy and Celebration are at the heart of God, and, as God- indwelt people, He calls us to discipline ourselves to rejoice and celebrate in Him in the midst of our daily lives.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE TOWARD JOY 1. Focus on what is good.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE TOWARD JOY 1. Focus on what is good. whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. -- Philippians 4:8
HOW TO DISCIPLINE TOWARD JOY 1. Focus on what is good. 2. Engage with other spiritual disciplines.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE TOWARD JOY 1. Focus on what is good. 2. Engage with other spiritual disciplines. 3. Engage in a lifestyle of self-giving love.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE TOWARD JOY 1. Focus on what is good. 2. Engage with other spiritual disciplines. 3. Engage in a lifestyle of self-giving love. 4. Sing, dance, and laugh.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE TOWARD JOY 1. Focus on what is good. 2. Engage with other spiritual disciplines. 3. Engage in a lifestyle of self-giving love. 4. Sing, dance, and laugh. 5. Find a joy mentor.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE TOWARD JOY 1. Focus on what is good. 2. Engage with other spiritual disciplines. 3. Engage in a lifestyle of self-giving love. 4. Sing, dance, and laugh. 5. Find a joy mentor. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. -- Philippians 4:9
HOW TO DISCIPLINE TOWARD JOY 1. Focus on what is good. 2. Engage with other spiritual disciplines. 3. Engage in a lifestyle of self-giving love. 4. Sing, dance, and laugh. 5. Find a joy mentor. 6. Celebrate good things with others.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE TOWARD JOY 1. Focus on what is good. 2. Engage with other spiritual disciplines. 3. Engage in a lifestyle of self-giving love. 4. Sing, dance, and laugh. 5. Find a joy mentor. 6. Celebrate good things with others. REFLECTION QUESTION # 5 What s one way of disciplining myself to rejoice and celebrate that I need to try this week?
FURTHER READINGAND RESOURCES 1. $10: The Call to Joy & Pain by Ajith Fernando 2. Library: The Happy Christian by David Murray 3. Library: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voscamp 4. Online: Fighting for Joy : 2013 NH Teaching Series 5. Video: The Art of Celebration by Rend Collective
1. Am I more of a joyful Christian, or a stuffy/sour one? 2. How well am I reflecting the Joy of the Lord to others? 3. When s the last time you were aware of deep joy keeping you afloat in the midst of suffering? 4. When s the last time you consciously chose to rejoice in the Lord? 5. What one way of disciplining yourself to rejoice and celebrate that you need to try this coming week?
