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Is Joy in Jesus a Christian Obligation?

Desiring God

Desiring God

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December 13, 2025
Speaker: John Piper Location: Enjoy Weekend | Midlothian, TX Transcript: https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/is-joy-in-jesus-a-christian-obligation

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