John 约翰福音 16:16-33

Introduction 引言

• Celebration of a Christian’s life while living and in death.

在有生之年和死亡之际为着基督徒的一生来庆贺。

• Joy is at the heart of satisfied living. 喜乐是美满人生的中心。 • Joy is the serious business of heaven, 喜乐是天堂大事。

【Lk 路 15:10】

John约翰福音 16:21-22, 24

A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow . . . but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world . . . your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

妇人生产的时候就忧愁。。。即生了孩子，

就不再记念那苦楚，因为欢喜世上生了一个人。。。你们的心就喜乐了；这喜乐也没有人能夺去。

John约翰福音 16:21-22, 24

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

向来你们没有奉我的名求什么，如今你们求就必得着。

What Joy is Not . . . 喜乐不是。。。

1. Joy is not fun and games.

喜乐不是娱乐和游戏。

2. Joy has nothing to do with temperaments.

喜乐与性情无关。

3. Joy is not something as being carefree.

喜乐不是毫无忧虑。

Robbers of Joy 夺走喜乐的强盗

1. Four Black Ds 4个Ds: a. Desperation 绝望

b.Disappointment 失望

c. Desolation 孤单

d.Depression 忧郁

Robbers of Joy 夺走喜乐的强盗

2. Four Black Fs 4个Fs: a. Fear 恐惧

b.Failure 失败

c. Frustration 不满

d.Fury 愤怒

Meaning of Joy 喜乐的定义

Joy is a delight that runs deeper than pain or pleasure;

喜乐是个超越伤痛或享乐的欢喜感受。

Meaning of Joy 喜乐的定义

Not limited by nor tied up solely to external circumstances . . .

它不受外界环境所影响或限制。。。

Meaning of Joy 喜乐的定义

A gift of God . . . quality of life and not a fleeting emotion.

它是上帝所赐的礼物。。。生命的品质而不是虚浮的情绪。

Four Sources of Joy 喜乐的四个源头

The main source of JOY comes from the Holy Spirit

圣灵是喜乐的主要源头【Gal加 5:22-23】

1. An awareness that one is loved by God

对于被神所爱的一种认知 (Jn约 3:16);

Four Sources of Joy 喜乐的四个源头

The main source of JOY comes from the Holy Spirit

圣灵是喜乐的主要源头【Gal加 5:22-23】

2. The acceptance that in Christ all things work out for good

认定凡事在基督里都叫人得益处

【Rom罗8:28】

Four Sources of Joy 喜乐的四个源头

3. The possession of the knowledge of Christ is the most excellent thing in the world,

拥有基督是这世上最美好的事物的认知。

【Phil腓 3:10】

Four Sources of Joy 喜乐的四个源头

4. The privilege of having the greatest gift (that is the Gospel) to give away.

拥有能够把那最伟大礼物（就是福音）与人分享的特权。 【Rom罗 6:23】

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God,”

“仰望为我们信心创始成终的耶稣。他因那摆在前面的喜乐，就轻看羞辱，忍受了十架的苦难，便坐在神宝座的右边。”

【Heb来 12:2】

Jesus made it clear that joy is inseparably connected to love and obedience,

耶稣清楚说到喜乐和爱与顺服是不可分隔的

【Jn约 15:9-14】

Let the Joy of Christ Rule Our Days! 让基督的喜乐在我们的日子

• Looking to Jesus for all things: whether it be good or bad.

凡事仰望耶稣：无论日子如何。

Let the Joy of Christ Rule Our Days! 让基督的喜乐充满我们的日子

• Bearing in mind His example to bear through all circumstances with patience and meekness.

要时刻记得祂的榜样，以忍耐和温柔历经一切。

Let the Joy of Christ Rule Our Days! 让基督的喜乐充满我们的日子

• Knowing with joyful sentiments that all things will finally work out for good of our life.

以喜乐的心认定一切至终将为我们的一生带来好处。