Exploring Virtues – JOY
Dive Into the Bible With Your Kids!
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“Homeschooling gives parents the opportunity to dive into the important things together! Opening up our Bibles alongside our children, day-by-day, makes a heart filled difference.”
— Becky
(Before you dive into the Bible and explore this virtue, make sure to print the free printable resource packet that goes along with this lesson! There’s a link included below – CLICK HERE to jump down to it.)
EXPLORING VIRTUES – JOY
In this world, we often hear the word “joy” being thrown around like a casual “happy”. BUT…did you know joy is so much more?! Joy is special because it comes from Jesus! It’s a sustaining, overflowing virtue that is freely given when we choose a life with Him.
Joy is a virtue worth exploring!!!
It’s time to go on a Bible hunt with the kids in your life! This virtue exploration is broken down into 4 sections, and focuses on exploring Bible verses that fit/explain the virtue in the spotlight. Each section is a “starting point” to help ignite the flame. The possibilities are endless, really!!
Use the information below however you see fit. You may even feel inspired to add in a lesson or two about Bible heroes that fit the virtue being explored! Go with it!! Allow God to direct the search and be open to all there is to glean from each exploration.
Remember, digging into the Bible with kids is an adventure! Take your time and enjoy the journey!
To continue with EXPLORING THE VIRTUE JOY keep scrolling!
(For more information on exploring virtues with your kids, CLICK HERE!)
Search It Out!
Open up your Bible and dive into God’s Word with your kids today to find out what this “better-than-happy” virtue is all about.
“The Lord has done great things for us. And we are filled with joy.”
Psalms 126:3 (NIrV)
Each Bible verse discovered along the way is sure to help, and the concordance is a great place to start this hunt! Here’s an online option to help get you started – https://biblehub.com/topical/j/joy.htm
As you dig in you’ll learn…
- Joy is more than happiness, because God is where we find true joy.
- No matter our circumstances God’s joy keeps us going.
- Being joyful sets God’s children apart from the world.
- We can spread God’s joy wherever we go!
Write it Out!
As you dive into the Bible with your kids make sure to reference to the free printable resource packet included below to help make this lesson one to remember. The printable packet was designed to give kids a chance to get creative all while helping keep this virtue fresh on their minds! (Mommas, you may even find yourself wanting to join in and get your creative on as well – soooo…GO FOR IT!!)
To download the free printable resources click the image below.
JOY is a virtue worth exploring!
Sing it Out!
A Bible lesson would not be complete without some praise to the King! So, turn up the volume and sing it out with your kids! There are plenty of worship songs out there that help a heart understand more deeply what JOY is all about. May the song included below be the beginning of your family’s praise-filled rabbit trail!
REFERENCES: Song Title-Joy; Author(s)-Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewllyn; Publish Date-2014
Pray it Out!
This is your friendly reminder about prayer! God is available 24/7. There are no limitations when it comes to chatting with Him. So, as you explore this Biblical virtue with your kids, don’t forget to pray along the way!
“In Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Psalms 16:11 (ESV)
EXTRA!! EXTRA!! To help keep the Bible exploration hopping, each week, during the 2025 Spring Season, a new virtue will be added to the ever-growing list!! Make sure to check back weekly!
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