2. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” “Joy” “Joy” is cheerfulness, calm delight. “The joy of the Lord” “The joy of the Lord” is a metonym for the cause for their joy Restoration back to God. “Joy” “Joy” is cheerfulness, calm delight. “The joy of the Lord” “The joy of the Lord” is a metonym for the cause for their joy Restoration back to God.

3. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” Jesus… “for the joy set before Him” (Heb 12:2) He learned obedience (Heb 5:8-9) He endured shame (Heb 12:2) He prayed for Heaven’s glory (John17:5) Jesus… “for the joy set before Him” (Heb 12:2) He learned obedience (Heb 5:8-9) He endured shame (Heb 12:2) He prayed for Heaven’s glory (John17:5)

4. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” Jesus… “enter the joy of your lord” (Matt 25:20-21) By seeking His forgiveness (Acts 2:38; …. 1 John 1:9) By showing His mercy (1 Tim 1:16-18;. Jas 2:13) Jesus… “enter the joy of your lord” (Matt 25:20-21) By seeking His forgiveness (Acts 2:38; …. 1 John 1:9) By showing His mercy (1 Tim 1:16-18;. Jas 2:13)

5. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” Jesus… “love with joy inexpressible” (1 Pet 1:6-9; 13-17; 18-21) To endure the testing of faith To receive the salvation of the soul To hope for grace at his coming To be obedient, holy children To pass the time in fear Jesus… “love with joy inexpressible” (1 Pet 1:6-9; 13-17; 18-21) To endure the testing of faith To receive the salvation of the soul To hope for grace at his coming To be obedient, holy children To pass the time in fear

6. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” David… “strengthened himself in the L ORD his God” (1 Sam 30:6) He prayed to the L ORD : Jehovah He obeyed the L ORD He anticipated the L ORD ’ S promise He focused on his love for the L ORD David… “strengthened himself in the L ORD his God” (1 Sam 30:6) He prayed to the L ORD : Jehovah He obeyed the L ORD He anticipated the L ORD ’ S promise He focused on his love for the L ORD

7. Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6 Repent or turn from sins Repent or turn from sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess faith in Christ Confess faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Be baptized (immersed) in water – sins forgiven Be baptized (immersed) in water – sins forgiven Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith Live in obedient faith Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10

8. “He who believes and is baptized will be saved” ( Mark 16:16 )