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Copyright © Simon G. HarrisScripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no-one will take away your joy.

John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no-one will take away your joy.

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Hebrews 1:9 therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.”

Hebrews 1:9 therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.”

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Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, … who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, … who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Philippians 1:18 – 19But what does it matter? The important thing is that … Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

Philippians 1:18 – 19But what does it matter? The important thing is that … Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

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James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

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John 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

John 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

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“Where is the joy that so marked out

the first Christians?”

Lord Hope

“Where is the joy that so marked out

the first Christians?”

Lord Hope

John 16:20 You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. John 16:20 You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

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1. His principle to grasp

Psalms 30:5 weeping may remain for a night,but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Psalms 30:5 weeping may remain for a night,but rejoicing comes in the morning.

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1. His principle to grasp

Deut 23:5The Lord thy God turned the curse into a blessing

Deut 23:5The Lord thy God turned the curse into a blessing

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1. His principle to grasp

Psalms 30:11 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

Psalms 30:11 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

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1. His principle to grasp

1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

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1. His principle to grasp

John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no-one will take away your joy.

John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no-one will take away your joy.

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2. His presence to know

Psalms 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Psalms 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

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2. His presence to know

1 Chronicles 16:27 Splendour and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling-place.

1 Chronicles 16:27 Splendour and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling-place.

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2. His presence to know

“Solid joys and lasting

treasureNone but

Zion’s children know”John Newton

“Solid joys and lasting

treasureNone but

Zion’s children know”John Newton

“You can take away from me my life,

but you can never take Christ from my

heart ”Korean Martyr

“You can take away from me my life,

but you can never take Christ from my

heart ”Korean Martyr

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace …Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace …

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2. His presence to know

“How sweet all at once it was for me to be rid of those

fruitless joys which I had once feared to lose! You drove them from me, you who are true, the sovereign joy .. you drove them

from me and took their place”

Augustine

“How sweet all at once it was for me to be rid of those

fruitless joys which I had once feared to lose! You drove them from me, you who are true, the sovereign joy .. you drove them

from me and took their place”

Augustine

John 16:23 - 24 I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. … Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

John 16:23 - 24 I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. … Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

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3. His promise to believe

Hebrews 10:19 - 23 .. since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, …let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith,

Hebrews 10:19 - 23 .. since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, …let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith,

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3. His promise to believe

John 16:28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”

John 16:28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”

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4. His position to accept

John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

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4. His position to accept

“Joy is the serious

business of heaven”

CS Lewis

“Joy is the serious

business of heaven”

CS Lewis

“Christianity makes a man’s heart glad, and makes him sing, dance and leap

for joy”William Tyndale

“Christianity makes a man’s heart glad, and makes him sing, dance and leap

for joy”William Tyndale