In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately),
bestselling author Max Lucado looks at several "one another" statements in the Bible
that reveal how the happiest people on earth aren't those who have the most but those
who are willing to give the most away. While everyone craves happiness, and everyone
benefits from it, the sad reality is that fewer people today are finding it. We have more
possessions than ever before, better access to education, and greater advancements in
technology and medicine. Yet the majority of us can't find an adequate reason to check
the "yes" box on a happiness questionnaire.
Our culture tries to convince us there is one way to happiness: aspire, acquire, desire,
retire. Happiness depends on what we hang in our closet, park in our garage, and
deposit in our bank account. It's a path that always fails to deliver. Instead, Jesus
provides a better way: "It is better to give than receive" (Acts 22:35 nkjv). Intentional
altruistic acts of service are the most reliable sources of well-being. It is a principle
Jesus lived out in his own life. While he was accused of much, he was never described
as being grumpy or perpetually somber. Rather, he said, "I came to give life with joy
and abundance" (John 10:10 vce).
God wants to bring joy to the people of this generation, and in his Word, he has given
us practical and applicable ways to quarry that joy by giving it away. In this study,
group members will look at several key "one another" statements given in the New
Testament and discover how to make happiness happen in their lives. They will
discover that while the world can be a lonely and disappointing place, they can be
God's representatives to bring about a cascade of kindness. While we cannot solve
every problem, we can bring a few smiles to a few faces. In this way, we might even
initiate a quiet revolution of joy.
This study guide is designed for use with the How Happiness Happens Video Study
(sold separately).
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