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How did Christ's sufferings bring Him joy?

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Christ's sufferings brought Him joy because He anticipated the joy of pleasing His Father and bringing many to glory (Hebrews 12:2).

The sermon points out that Christ endured the cross by anticipating the joy set before Him. This included the joy of fulfilling His mission to please the Father and to bring many sons to glory. The satisfaction from completing the redemptive work entrusted to Him gave Him immense joy. Furthermore, His death brought about the ultimate victory over Satan, which was another source of joy for Christ. Therefore, His sufferings, though severe, were intertwined with the anticipation of glorious outcomes, reflecting the profound relationship between suffering and joy in His mission.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:2

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Anticipated Joy
David Pledger · Jun 11, 2023
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Joshua

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