The Apostle Paul mentions "joy" more in this letter to the Philippians than in any other New Testament epistle. Yet, he is writing from the darkness of a Roman jail where he is imprisoned for his faith. His words and situation help us understand that true joy cannot be given or taken away by this world!

In this series in the Book of Philippians, we will see that we can experience real joy no matter how dark or depressing life feels!

5 Questions to Grow Together:

1. When have you felt the most joyful in life?

2. Is Joy different than happiness? If so, how is it different?

3. Describe a time when you had joy even though life wasn't going smoothly.

4. What is happening in your life now that threatens to steal your joy?

5. How can you sustain joy in your life?