The Joyful Fear of the Lord Part 2 (Luke 1:46, Galatians 5:22, Nehemiah 8:10, John 15:11, John 16:20, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, Luke 15:7, Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:10, 1 Peter 1:8, Psalm 67:3-4, Psalm 16:11)
Pastor Jim Buchanan, 19 May, 2024Part of the Paradoxes of the Christian Life series, preached at a Sunday Morning service
Luke 1:46 (Listen)
46 And Mary said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
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Galatians 5:22 (Listen)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
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Nehemiah 8:10 (Listen)
10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
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John 15:11 (Listen)
11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
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John 16:20 (Listen)
20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.
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1 Thessalonians 1:6 (Listen)
6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
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Luke 15:7 (Listen)
7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
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Philippians 3:1 (Listen)
3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
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Philippians 4:10 (Listen)
10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.
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1 Peter 1:8 (Listen)
8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,
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Psalm 67:3–4 (Listen)
3 Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you!
4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you judge the peoples with equity
and guide the nations upon earth. Selah
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Psalm 16:11 (Listen)
11 You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
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