Study Article 40. This article will be studied during the week of December 8th through 14th.

Jehovah is our exceeding joy. Theme text, I will come to God, my exceeding joy. Psalm 43, 4.

Song 111. Our reasons for joy.

Focus.

To help us identify what may rob us of our joy

and how we can recover our joy if we lose it.

Paragraphs 1 and 2, question A.

What situation do many face today?

Question B.

What will we discuss in this article?

Our world is obsessed with the pursuit of happiness.

And yet, lasting joy remains elusive.

Many are overwhelmed by feelings of emptiness and sadness. Jehovah's people are not immune to these feelings. Because we are living in the last days,

we expect to encounter situations and face emotions that are hard to deal with.

2 Timothy 3.1.

In this article, we will discuss what things can rob us of our joy and how we can recover our joy if we lose it. But first, we must identify the source of true happiness and joy.

The source of true happiness and joy. The source of true happiness and joy.

Paragraph 3. Question.

What does creation teach us about Jehovah?

Jehovah has always been happy.

And he wants us to be happy, joyful. So it is not surprising that we see his

joy reflected in his creation. Our beautiful planet, the endless variety of colors around us,

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