Joyfulness Flashcards
Cheerful is to be…
Noticeably Happy
Positive is to be…
Optimistic or Confident
Peaceful is to be…
Free from Disturbance
Synonyms (know 3)
-Gladness
-Delight
-Rejoice
Antonyms (know 3)
-Sorrow
-Depression
-Sadness
What is the Key Verse?
Romans 14:17
What is the “Kingdom of God” referring to?
Those who have accepted the free Gift of Salvation.
What is “Righteousness” referring to?
Holy
What is “Peace” referring to?
Product of the Spirit, that should characterize a believer’s relationships with God and each other.
What is “Joy” referring to?
An attitude of praise and thanksgiving regardless of circumstances.
3 things for Happiness.
-Momentary
-Outward
-Superficial
3 things for Joy.
-Long-lasting
-Comes from inside
-Comes from the heart
In Nehemiah 8:9-12, why were they grieving and mourning?
They were convicted of their sins.
What does Romans 15:13 tell us?
Our hope is what should fill us with joy.
What reference tells us that when believers fellowship, the result is genuine joy because of the hope we have?
2 John 1:12
What verse says circumstances can’t take away our Joy?
James 1:2-3
1 Peter 4:12-13
- I am loved by God
- God knows the Trial
- I am not alone
- My response: REJOICE
4 Stumbling Blocks to Joy
- Sin in our lives
- Misplaced Confidence
- Failing to accept God’s discipline
- Trials of Faith
Stepping Stones to Joy
- Confess and Forsake Sin
- Trust the promises of God
- Give thanks in all circumstances
Psalm 100 Commands and Reasons
Shout for Joy - He made Us
Give Thanks - We are His
Praise - Love endures forever
“For a lot of people, the source of joy is ‘______’, We can never experience _________ in all situations until we learn that the source of ___ is the ____.
Things, Happiness, Joy, Lord
It takes __ muscles to Smile.
14
It takes __ muscles to frown.
72
What is the quote on the last slide?
“Joy is a production of the Spirit.”
