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Explore the joy of true victory in Jesus Christ, despite circumstances, through discipleship, facing danger, and pursuing open doors. Be helpful, tell the truth, and disturb the peace if necessary. Discover the power of joy in overcoming the world.
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Joy Luke 10
Here’s Joy • In Jesus People When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” Luke 10:17 • In the Trinity At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight. Luke 10:21
Joy Is… • True Victory
Joy Is… • True Victory • A Constant (or Should Be) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Galatians 5:22
Joy Is… • True Victory • A Constant • Despite Circumstances
Joy Is… • True Victory • A Constant • Despite Circumstances • Uncomplicated
Joy Is… • True Victory • A Constant • Despite Circumstances • Uncomplicated • Inexpressible!
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 1 John 5:4
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping”
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping” • Facing Real Danger
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping” • Facing Real Danger • Kosmos Independent Don’t take any money with you, nor a traveler’s bag, nor an extra pair of sandals. And don’t stop to greet anyone on the road. Luke 10:4
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping” • Facing Real Danger • Kosmos Independent • In Pursuit of OPEN DOORS "Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house.' "If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. "Stay in that house, eating and drinking what they give you; for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not keep moving from house to house.” Luke 10:5-7 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping” • Facing Real Danger • Kosmos Independent • In Pursuit of OPEN DOORS • Good Table Manners "Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you; Luke 10:8
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping” • Facing Real Danger • Kosmos Independent • In Pursuit of OPEN DOORS • Not Culture-Bound • Be Helpful! and heal those in it who are sick… Luke 10:9
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping” • Facing Real Danger • Kosmos Independent • In Pursuit of OPEN DOORS • Not Culture-Bound • Be Helpful! • TELL IT LIKE IT IS! and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.' Luke 10:9 For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of RESCUE.” 2 Corinthians 6:2 “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be RESCUED.” Romans 10:13
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping” • Facing Real Danger • Kosmos Independent • In Pursuit of OPEN DOORS • Not Culture-Bound • Be Helpful! • TELL IT LIKE IT IS! • Disturbing the Peace But if a town refuses to welcome you, go out into its streets and say, ‘We wipe even the dust of your town from our feet to show that we have abandoned you to your fate. And know this—the Kingdom of God is near!’ I assure you, even wicked Sodom will be better off than such a town on judgment day. Luke 10:10-12 Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 1 Corinthians 13:6
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping” • Facing Real Danger • Kosmos Independent • In Pursuit of OPEN DOORS • Not Culture-Bound • Be Helpful! • TELL IT LIKE IT IS! • Disturbing the Peace "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles had been performed in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. "But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you. "And you, Capernaum, will not be exalted to heaven, will you? You will be brought down to Hades! "The one who listens to you listens to Me, and the one who rejects you rejects Me; and he who rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me." Luke 10:13-16
Jesus Gave Us the Joy of Victory • Begins With Discipleship • “Sending” – not “Clumping” • Facing Real Danger • Kosmos Independent • In Pursuit of OPEN DOORS • Not Culture-Bound • Be Helpful! • TELL IT LIKE IT IS! • Disturbing the Peace • Working With Others He sent them in pairs ahead of Him … Luke 10:1
The Joy-Filled Life • Spiritual Victory The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name." Luke 10:17 Turning to the disciples, He said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see, for I say to you, that many prophets and kings wished to see the things which you see, and did not see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and did not hear them." Luke 10:23-24 And Jesus answered and said, "You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here." Luke 9:41
The Joy-Filled Life And He said to them, "I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning. "Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you. Luke 10:18-19 • Spiritual Victory • Spiritual Authority
The Joy-Filled Life "Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven." Luke 10:20 • Spiritual Victory • Spiritual Authority • Spiritual Viewpoint