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Pastor Joe

Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 12:27-47

1. God is a God of _______________“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31

“God has made a home in the heavens for the sun. It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.” Psalm 19:4-5, NLT

“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Let all creation rejoice before the LORD.” Psalm 96:13

“But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” Luke 15:32

2. Joy is a _______________ and _______________ is a serious sin

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4

“Rejoice always.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Becoming a More Joyful Person

Start _______________. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24, ESV

2. Spend time with _______________ people.

3. Set aside _______________ to celebrate.