Introduction:
Why Do I Lose Sight of My Joy in Christ? (John 16:16-24)
- Because of my Ignorance . (John 16:16-18)
Proverbs 13:12 - Hope deferred makes the heart sick...
- Because I'm not looking at the Big Picture . (John 16:19-22)
Hebrews 12:2 - looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Because I'm not Praying (John 16:23-24)
Philippians 4:6 - do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Small Group Discussion
Read John 16:16-24
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
Tell of a time you personally experienced Jesus turning your sorrow to joy: a circumstance that looked bad at the time but ended up being a blessing.
How exactly is having “full joy” connected to prayer (John 16:23-24)?
How would you respond to someone who says, “Jesus turns suffering in joy?! There is no way I can have joy as a result of this situation I am going through.”?
Breakout
Pray for one another.