Unconquerable Joy-Study Questions
- In the sermon there was a question: Do you struggle to consistently find joy in your life? What is it for you that can make finding consistent joy so challenging?
- Read the following passages, Psalm 16:11 and Nehemiah 8:10: In the sermon, it was said that true joy is spiritual and can only be found in Jesus Christ. How do these passages help you to understand that statement?
- What are some of the experiences Paul had on his way to Rome that could have robbed him of joy (either refer to the sermon or skim through Acts 21-28)? Why is knowing about Paul’s circumstances helpful as we prepare to study Philippians?
- Why do you think Paul would be the most unlikely candidate to write about joy from the world’s perspective? How does the world usually define joy?
- The sermon was titled Unconquerable Joy, and that phrase was used throughout, why do you think that phrase is so important for our Christian life?
- It was said in the sermon that Paul’s unconquerable joy was found in Christ, in discipleship, and in the body of Christ. Share some experiences that you have in finding joy in these places.
- The Philippians had Paul to look to as an example of unconquerable joy, who are some people who are models of joy in your life, and what is it about them that makes them such an example for you?
- If you are willing to share, what are the things you are experiencing right now that are interfering with your pursuit of joy?
- Spend some time in prayer for each other over what has been shared and ask God to revive each other with the joy found in him and his people.
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