Abraham and Sarah joyful at the promise of a son Genesis 15:1-21
Jacob and Esau meet in harmony Genesis 33:1-11
Joseph's joy when he revealed himself Genesis 43:1,2,45:1-11
The jubilee year Genesis 45:1-11, Leviticus 25:9-17
Moses' song of deliverance Deuteronomy 32:1-47
David dances before the ark II Samuel 6:12-23, I Chronicles 15:25-29
David's song, "Make a joyful noise" Psalms 66:1-20,100:1-5
Jesus' parable of the lost sheep Matthew 18:12-14, Luke 15:1-7
Jesus welcomed with hosannas Matthew 21:1-16
Jesus' parable of the talents Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 19:11-28
Angels announce the birth of Jesus Luke 2:8-20
Jesus' 70 disciples return and report Luke 10:17-24
Jesus' parable of the piece of money Luke 15:8-10
Jesus' parable of the prodigal son Luke 15:11-24
Paul on rejoicing Philippians 4:1-23
John's vision of joy felt when sealed book is opened Revelation 5:1-14
