4. But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, "Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also." Acts 23:11

5. Timothy’s father was a Greek, and Timothy had not been circumcised. Because they would be ministering to many Jews and because Timothy’s mother was Jewish, Paul had Timothy circumcised (Acts 16:3). Holman Bible Dictionary Timothy’s father was a Greek, and Timothy had not been circumcised. Because they would be ministering to many Jews and because Timothy’s mother was Jewish, Paul had Timothy circumcised (Acts 16:3). Holman Bible Dictionary

7. Expository Dictionary of Bible Words: Word Studies for Key English Bible Words Based on the Hebrew and Greek Texts.

10. Francis fears some clerics “have become wolves and not shepherds…” because Church history is littered “with Careerism and the search for a promotion…” Wikipedia, Pope Francis Francis fears some clerics “have become wolves and not shepherds…” because Church history is littered “with Careerism and the search for a promotion…” Wikipedia, Pope Francis …holding fast to the head, from whom the entire body, being supplied and held together by the joints and ligaments, grows with a growth which is from God. Colossians 2:19

13. Philippians 1:3-6 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

16. 19 times in Philippians: “Letter of Joy”

18. 120 million prescriptions for anti-depressants Illegal drugs: $400 billion industry=8% world trade, bigger than gas/oil. Source: Prof. Nancy Etcoff, TED Talks More suicides than homicides in USA By 2020 W.H.O. predicts depression will be #1 cause of disability. “Happiness” Income “pursuit of happiness is a doomed quest…”

19. 19 times in Philippians: “Letter of Joy”

20. Joy is… Better than ‘happiness’ 19 times in Philippians: “Letter of Joy” A “fruit” of the Spirit Gal. 5:22

21. Joy is… The result of victory receiving God's word Matt. 13:20; Mark 4:16; Luke 8:13. Experiencing the power of God (cf. Luke 10:17; Acts 8:8). The indwelling of the Holy Spirit (cf. Acts 13:52; Rom. 14:17; 15:13); relationship with Christ (cf. John 15:11; 17:13; 1 Pet. 1:8); Witnesses of the resurrection (cf. Matt. 28:8; Luke 24:52). Christ anticipating the victory of the cross (Heb. 12:2). a reward for service (Matt. 25:21; Heb. 13:17). in heaven over every sinner that repents (cf. Luke 15:7, 10). John 16:21 joy in childbirth. Fellowship yields joy (Rom. 15:32; 2 Cor. 1:24); The outcome of suffering (2 Cor. 8:2); Discovering the riches of the kingdom (Matt. 13:44), in perseverance (cf. Col. 1:11). spiritual growth (Phil. 1:25; 1 Thess. 2:19; 3 John 4).

22. Paul’s “Joy” Comes From:  A Victorious HISTORY I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4

24. Philippians 1:7-8 For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me. To say they were in his "heart" (GK G2840) denotes not an emotional response on his part, but the essence of his inner consciousness and personality - Expositor's

25. Philippians 1:9 For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. For the love of Christ controls us 2 Corinthians 5:14

26. Philippians 1:9 For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. Implications You can lose your joyHappiness is over-soldJoy is under-sold