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1 fruit of the spirit: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13).

2 What s on the Menu? My favorite kinds of movies are comedies. I like funny, happy, upbeat movies which always have a happy ending and leave you feeling great. I don t like the violent, angry, shoot em up movies that leave you ready to bite someone s head off; or the tragic, sad, depressing movies that leave you down and out for the rest of the evening. Have you ever thought about the fact that a little thing like a movie can change your attitude or mood? Well, if a movie can affect our attitude certainly the people we hang out with can too. In a way, these different kinds of movies are like people. I like to spend my time with joyful, upbeat people. Whenever I leave a conversation with them, I feel great. When I spend time with angry or edgy people, I walk away feeling negative. Today we are talking about pure JOY and true PEACE. God wants us to experience joy through our relationship with Him. When we understand the joy God gives us, we can then go and share that with others. ***Look up Galatians 5:22-23 and list the *** What are the 2nd and 3rd things listed in Galatians 5:22-23? Appetizer: 1. What is the difference between joy and happiness? 2. When you think of the word joy, what do you think of? 3. What brings you joy in your daily life? 4. What takes away from your joy? 5. Would your rather be around people who are joyful or sad? 6. What does the word peace mean to you? 7. Do you have peace in your life? 8. Who are some peaceful people in your life? pg 8

3 Main Course: Life is not always easy and we are not always happy. But that does not mean we can t experience God s incredible JOY on a daily basis. You see, happiness is a temporary feeling that can pass, but joy is an everlasting happy heart that delights in the Lord. Joy is a glad heart filled with the Lord s peace. Take a look at the following passages and discover what God s joy and peace are all about. 1. Read Philippians 4:1-9. How many times do the word s joy and peace appear in this passage? What does verse 4 tell us? Do you think it is possible to always be joyful in the Lord? (remember the difference between happiness and joy) According to verse 6, what should we do when trials arise? Do you think after reading this verse you can still have joy, even through trials? In verse 7, what 2 things will we experience after we rejoice in the Lord and pray about our trials? If you have a heart full of God s joy and peace, how can your daily obstacles become easier? 2. Check out John 15:9-11. What does this passage say? Does this passage bring peace into your heart? Why or Why not? Does it fill you with joy to know that Jesus loves us so much? pg 9

4 What is unique about the joy Jesus brings into our lives? What has God done to bring joy into your life over the past year? 3. Read Psalms 16:8-10. What does this passage talk about? What does it say the Lord will never do? 4. Read 1 Peter 4: If we are joyful Christians through trials, what kind of example do we set for non-christians? How do we become closer with God by having a peaceful and joyful heart? pg 10

5 Something to Chew on: 1. Look up Psalm 33:1-3. Write down what it says about joy. 2. How does this verse encourage you? 3. Are there areas in your life where you don t feel God s joy and peace? 4. Who are some joyful people in your life? 5. How do they make you feel when you re around them? 6. Do you want to affect people with God s joy the way they affect you? 7. What are some practical ways to share the joy in your life with others? Prayer Requests: pg 11

6 Taking it To Go Memory Verse May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). How can I apply this to my life? What is one thing I will commit to the Lord this week? The To Go Box 1. Is there a promise for me to claim? 2. Is there a command for me to obey? 3. Is there a sin for me to confess? 4. Is there a lesson for me to learn? Questions about this study I need answered pg 12

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