CSG ~ (Email Swap) Bible Study ~ Joy

Here is a Bible study to remind us all that we can experience joy in difficult times. This is not a "grin & bear it" attitude but a supernatural joy that comes from God. This swap was from LindaW whom was so gracious to let me hostess swaps that she's done over the years.

1. Philippians 4:4 Who are we to rejoice in? Is it a choice to do that?

2. John 16:21-22 Why were the disciples feeling sorrow? Why were they going to rejoice later?

3. Proverbs 17:22 How does our heart affect our health?

4. 1 Peter 1:8-9 How does our faith cause personal joy?

5. Romans 14:17 Complete this sentence.."for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but _____ and _____ and _____in the Holy Spirit."

6. Psalm 16:7-11 How do these verses minister to your heart? You can choose one, two or all the verses to share about.

7. Psalm 5:11 Why did David say for people to rejoice?

8. 1 Chronicles 16:27 What are in God's place?

9. Psalm 51:12 What did David ask of God?

10. Isaiah 61:10 Why was Isaiah rejoicing?

11. Habakkuk 3:17-18 How was faith shown in verse 18?

12. Psalm 30:11-12 What did God do for David?

13. Colossians 1:9-11 How can a believer experience patience and long-suffering with joy when going through hardships?