Tomorrow night, Syri is beginning a new series called “Joy in the Christian Life”. Bible translations vary a bit on the exact number, but the word “joy” or “rejoice” appears over 200 times throughout all of Scripture. Multiple times we’re commanded to rejoice and be joyful, therefore it’s worth us taking some time to better understand joy and how we experience it.

For week 1, we will try to answer the question “where joy comes from”. To answer this question, we will take a close look at Philippians 4:4-7.

Here are some potential questions you could use during small group time if you’d like:

1.) What’s the difference between rejoicing in the Lord and rejoicing in good circumstances?

2.) What are some things in your life right now that might make “rejoicing” difficult?

3.) Why do you think Paul repeats the command to “rejoice”?

4.) Have you ever experienced the “peace of God” during a difficult circumstance? What was that like for you?