1) Read Philippians Chapter 4.  What thoughts or questions came to mind as the Word was read?
2) What brings you the greatest joy?  How is that connected to God?
3) What is the danger of defining joy as primarily a feeling?
4) Describe a time when you had joy, (as contentment, assurance, confidence, satisfaction) despite undesirable circumstances.
5) James 1:2 says to consider it all joy when you face trials.  How does your heart react to that?
6) What is necessary in order to “rejoice in trials”?
7) Why is community necessary for joy?
8) How does being involved in God’s Kingdom bring joy?
9) Why does it sometimes seem that loving what God loves might not bring joy?
10) Why are some earthly pleasures more promising than God for bringing us joy?
11) What is the difference between temporary and lasting or eternal joy?
12) How can we have godly joy in God’s blessings such as family, children, friendships, possessions, finances, career and others?
13) In what way is it a risk to have joy in God’s blessings such as family, children, friendships, possessions, finances, career and others?
14) How can we pray for ECB and for our group right now?