John 15:11 "Joy" (Part 2) Jesus tells His disciples of the fact of His joy. I. The Foundation of Joy—"These things have I spoken to you" A. Speech—rational foundation; communication B. What things? 1. Chapter 14 and throughout chapter 15 2. Overview—both objective and subjective basis II. The Fact of Joy—"in order that My joy may be in you" A. This is something is designed, even guaranteed, by Christ B. What is Christ's joy? 1. He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief 2. Yet, He had joy a. In His inner life—in the secret recesses of His heart b. In His ministry—Psalm 40 c. In the prospect—Heb. 12:2; Ps. 2:8-11; Zeph. 3:17 C. Nature of this joy which we are to have 1. Not plain "happiness" 2. It's a deeper sense of contentment Application A. Will you be joyful no matter what hardship you may face? B. Be joyful by looking to eternity C. Be joyful by looking to Jesus

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