How could Jesus have joy even as He prepared to be crucified?

1. THE OLD TESTAMENT IDENTIFIES GOD AS THE S_________ OF JOY.
   1. People who O______ God’s words discovered His joy. 16:11
   2. God’s S__________ reign leads His people to have joy. Ps. 33:1f
   3. Joy overwhelms the forgiven soul given eternal L____ from God. Psalm 51:10-12
2. JESUS REVEALED HE H__________ IS THE SOURCE OF TRUE JOY.
   1. The W__________ of Jesus give joy to those who believe them. John 8:26; 12:49-50
   2. Jesus identified Himself as the Way, the Truth and the L_____. John 14:6
   3. Joy is part of human life that God wants to R__________ to us.
   4. Jesus gives His S_________ to believers, providing His joy to us. Galatians 5:22-23
3. CHRIST’S FULL JOY S___________ THE LORD’S CHURCH. I Jn. 4:4
   1. 1. Believers obedient to Christ become C____________ of God. Romans 8:12f
      2. Christians facing trials have joy as God’s P_______ is fulfilled. Romans 8:28
      3. Christians have joy because their reward is in H___________.
      4. U________________ cannot receive Christ’s gift of joy. First Thessalonians 5:19

Jesus gives His full joy to His disciples who are obedient to His words.