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join / joinedEnter, enlist, unite; to be connected. DTP As a disciple we are to be connected together with the body of Christ, to be united and jointed to Christ our head and to each other.father and mother and be joined to his wife, Gen 2:24 NKJBCome, and let us join ourselves to the LORD Jer 50:5And many nations shall be joined to the LORD Zech 2:11What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. Matt 19:6assayed to join himself to the disciples: Acts 9:26be perfectly joined together in the same mind 1 Cor 1:10he which is joined to an harlot is one body? 1 Cor 6:16he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. 1 Cor 6:17the whole body fitly joined together and compacted Eph 4:16and shall be joined unto his wife, and the two Eph 5:31

joint-heirThe idea of being equally tied together with another for purposes of receiving an inheritance. DTP The disciple is an heir to God and joint-heir with Jesus Christ. John 15:1-11 teaches us, as believers, that we become part of the vine of Christ. We have a heritage and an anointing that comes to us because we are connected with Christ. He is our head and we are part of His body.heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; Rom 8:17

JONAH, book ofThis book was written around 793 to 752 BC. Jonah was commanded by God to prophesy against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. Jonah was hoping in his heart that God would destroy the city of Nineveh. The book is a picture of God's mercy on all who will seek Him in humility. Because of their repentance, the city was spared from destruction for another 150 years. Jesus refers to the book of Jonah in Matt 12:40, 41.

JOSHUA, book ofThe theme of this book could be entitled "Victory through Faith". Joshua was given the task to lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Joshua's name means, "the LORD saves" or "the LORD is salvation". "Jesus" is a transliteration of the name Joshua in the New Testament. Joshua was mentored by Moses so that he could lead the people and fulfill the promise of God that was made to Abraham, Gen 15:18-21. All twelve tribes were expecting to take part in the conquest of the land of Canaan.

jotThe tenth and smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet representing something very small almost like the dot over the letter "i". It is also the ninth letter, "iota", of the Greek alphabet. DTP Jesus wanted to ensure that His disciples understood that not one little part of the law will pass away from the Word of God, and that everything will be completed before He returns.one jot or one tittle shall in no Matt 5:18

journeyTrip, voyage, expedition, pilgrimage. DTP The disciple is called to be an ambassador of reconciliation to a foreign land. We are travelling and moving forward on behalf of our King and His Kingdom. We are just passing through this world but while here we represent Him but our true home is heaven.Let us take our journey, Gen 33:12be in a journey afar off, Num 9:10Take victuals with you for the journey, Josh 9:11the LORD sent thee on a journey, 1 Sam 15:18the journey is too great for thee. 1 Kin 19:7For how long shall thy journey be? Neh 2:6he is gone a long journey: Prov 7:19Nor scrip for your journey, Matt 10:10take nothing for their journey, Mark 6:8being wearied with his journey, John 4:6Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, Rom 15:24

joyAbiding inner happiness, rejoicing, gladness. DTP For disciples, the joy of the Lord is to be our strength. When we keep our focus on Christ, we can have joy even during times of great challenge, because we do not place our confidence on the things here on earth but on heaven and Christ's Kingdom.pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, 1 Kin 1:40and many shouted aloud for joy. Ezr 3:12the dedication of this house of God with joy. Ezra 6:16for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Neh 8:10turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from Esth 9:22in thy presence is fullness of joy; Ps 16:11but joy cometh in the morning. Ps 30:5and shout for joy, all ye that are upright Ps 32:11Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; Ps 51:12They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Ps 126:5and let the saints shout for joy. Ps 132:9everlasting joy shall be upon their head: Isa 51:11Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste Isa 52:9beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for morning, Isa 61:3thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing Jer 15:16for I will turn their mourning into joy, Jer 31:13I will joy in the God of my salvation. Hab 3:18rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Matt 2:10enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matt 25:21behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, Luke 2:10the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Luke 10:17joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that Luke 15:7that your joy might be full. John 15:11disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. Acts 13:52so that I might finish my course with joy, Acts 20:24we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Rom 5:11and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Rom 14:17fill you with all joy and peace in believing, Rom 15:13the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, Gal 5:22for you all making request with joy. Phil 1:4Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, Phil 2:2affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost. 1 Thes 1:6who for the joy that was set before him Heb 12:2count it all joy when ye fall into James 1:2ye rejoice with joy unspeakable 1 Pet 1:8write we unto you, that your joy may be full. 1 John 1:4speak face to face, that our joy may be full. 2 John 1:12the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. Jude 1:24

joyfulTo be glad, happy, elated, thrilled pleased, jubilant. DTP For the disciple, the idea of joyfulness is an expression that flows from a heart that is thankful for what the Lord has done, and is doing daily, through the believers of Christ. (See 1 Pet 1:6).with joy: for the LORD had made the joyful, Ezra 6:22let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Ps 5:11my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall Ps 35:9and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips. Ps 63:5Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands. Ps 66:1let us make a joyful noise to the rock Ps 95:1Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, Ps 98:4; 100:1Let the saints be joyful in glory: Ps 149:5make them joyful in my house of prayer: Isa 56:7my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath Isa 61:10I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. 2 Cor 7:4

JubileeOn the Jewish calendar every fiftieth year was the Year of Jubilee. It was a time of celebration, with the blowing of rams' horns and trumpets. It was a holy year, providing a year of rest from sowing, reaping and harvesting. It was also the year when land was released/returned to the ancestral owners. It was also a time when masters/owners could release their slaves.it shall be a jubilee unto you; Lev 25:10In the year of this jubilee ye shall Lev 25:13even unto the year of the jubilee: Lev 27:23

Judah Judah was one of the twelve people groups that made up the southern kingdom, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Judah means "to praise". Prophetically, out of the tribe of Judah would come a Redeemer, a Saviour, who would deliver His people.of Judah according to their armies: Num 10:14this is the blessing of Judah: and he said, Deut 33:7is the inheritance of the tribe ... of Judah Josh 15:20of the tribe of the children of Judah, Josh 21:9men of Judah came, and ... anointed David 2 Sam 2:4also the house of Judah have anointed 2 Sam 2:7Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, 1 Kin 14:22In Judah is God known: Ps 76:1song be sung in the land of Judah; Isa 26:1it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah; Heb 7:14Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, Rev 5:5

JUDE, book ofThe author is believed to be Jude, the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus. Some believe that the book was written before 70 AD, prior to the destruction of Jerusalem. Jude was very concerned about the number of false teachers that were entering the church. There was also a serious problem with apostasy in many of the churches.

judge / judged / judgesGod has raised up people over the years to bring judgment on various people groups. DTP The disciple must realize that God Himself is the righteous judge who makes decisions about issues with which people are confronted. All people will appear before the throne of God to be judged both for their works, and for their acceptance or rejection of Christ Jesus. We are to discern and judge wisely about the things we do here on earth.whom they shall serve, will I judge: Gen 15:14 (Acts 7:7)the LORD judge between me and thee. Gen 16:5the LORD shall judge his people, Deut 32:36LORD raised up a judges, which delivered them Judg 2:16the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; 1 Sam 2:10judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, Ps 7:8For the LORD will judge his people, Ps 135:14he shall judge among the nations, Isa 2:4 (Mic 4:3)For the LORD is our judge, the LORD Isa 33:22Judge not, that ye be not judged. Matt 7:1For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: Matt 7:2Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgement. John 7:24I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world,John 12:47he will judge the world in righteousness by Acts 17:31God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ Rom 2:16Judge in yourselves: 1 Cor 11:13Christ, who shall judge the quick 2 Tim 4:1in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, Heb 12:23but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Heb 13:4the judge standeth before the door. James 5:9that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. 1 Pet 4:5and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Rev 19:11book of life: and the dead were judged out of Rev 20:12

JUDGES, book ofThe title of this book was given because of the 15 men and women that God raised up to lead the people of Israel. It is also a historical account occurring over a period of about 350 years, starting from the conquest of Canaan and ending with the establishment of kingdom rule. It is thought that Samuel wrote this book. The book demonstrates the circular pattern during which the people fall into idol worship, then would be oppressed, and then, upon their repentance, God would deliver them. Following their deliverance, the people would have a period of peace and prosperity before they would once again fall into idolatry and sin.

judgment / judgementsGive opinion, to judge, arbitrate, referee, punishment, chastisement; to give a ruling, decision, verdict, sentence, result. All people will one day come before the Lord Jesus Christ to face judgment concerning the life that they lived here on earth.of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; Gen 18:19upon their gods also the LORD executed judgments. Num 33:4and David executed judgment and justice 2 Sam 8:15and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, Neh 9:13the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. Ps 19:9I will sing of mercy and judgment: Ps 101:1out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgements. Ps 119:43Teach me good judgment and knowledge: Ps 119:66God shall bring every work into judgment, Eccl 12:14he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. Isa 42:3saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: Isa 56:1shall kill shall be in danger of the judgement. Matt 5:21For with what judgement ye judge, ye shall be judged: Matt 7:2When he was set down on the judgement seat, Matt 27:19hath committed all judgment unto the Son. John 5:22as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; John 5:30Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgement. John 7:24world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. John 16:8sure that the judgment of God is according to truth Rom 2:2by the offence of one judgment came upon all men Rom 5:18how unsearchable are his judgements, Rom 11:33shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Rom 14:10troubleth you shall bear his judgment, Gal 5:10resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Heb 6:2once to die, but after this the judgment. Heb 9:27judgment without mercy, ... mercy rejoiceth against judgment. James 2:13that judgement must begin at the house of God: 1 Pet 4:17unto the day of judgment to be punished. 2 Pet 2:9To execute judgment upon all, and to convince Jude 1:15true and righteous are thy judgements. Rev 16:7For true and righteous are his judgements: Rev 19:2

judgment daySpecific day to bring a ruling, decision, verdict, sentence. There will be a day when all peoples of the earth will be judged. It is a day of reckoning; a decision will be made and a sentence will be issued and carried out by God.account thereof in the day of judgement. Matt 12:36

judgment seat of ChristA place in heaven where Christ will bring a ruling, decision, verdict, sentence; a place where Christ Jesus will be seated to pass judgment on the living and the dead. DTP The disciple must go out and warn people to be ready for, without Christ in their heart, they will face God's just sentence to eternal damnation (Mark 3:29).stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Rom 14:10before the judgment seat of Christ; 2 Cor 5:10and draw you before the judgment seats? James 2:6

Just / just / justly / justiceFairness, impartiality, fair, honest, integrity. The fairness of a decision concerning an issue or event; an impartial ruling on a person's way of life. DTP The disciple looks to the Lord Jesus Christ to make a just decision, knowing that one day He will come back to bring justice to earth.Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, Gen 6:9Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, Lev 19:36judge the people with just judgment. Deut 16:18; 33:21a God of truth ..., just and right is he. Deut 32:4come unto me, and I would do him justice! 2 Sam 15:4Justice and judgement are the habitation Ps 89:14To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, Prov 1:3teach a just man, and he will increase Prov 9:9Blessings are upon the head of the just: Prov 10:6just man walketh in his integrity: his children Prov 20:7The way of the just is uprightness: Isa 26:7a just God and a Saviour; Isa 45:21do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly Mic 6:8and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Mat 5:45at the resurrection of the just. Luke 14:14more than over ninety and nine just persons, Luke 15:7as I hear, I judge: and my judgments is just; John 5:30But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, Acts 3:14shewed before of the coming of the Just One; Acts 7:52shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, Acts 22:14a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. Acts 24:15The just shall live by faith. Rom 1:17 (Hab 2:4)that he might be just, and the justifier of him Rom 3:26The just shall live by faith. Gal 3:11honest, whatsoever things are just, Phil 4:8Now the just shall live by faith: Heb 10:38suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, 1 Pet 3:18just to forgive us our sins, and to 1 John 1:9just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. Rev 15:3

justify / justified /justificationReason, validation. These are terms that often are used at a court of law when a person is being judged by the law of man. DTP It is through Christ's shed blood that we receive justification, and through faith in Christ Jesus we become justified before the Father in heaven.If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: Job 9:20thou, that thou mayest be justified. Isa 43:26But wisdom is justified of her children. Matt 11:19by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy Matt 12:37that believe are justified ... not be justified by the law of Moses. Acts 13:39Being justified freely by his grace Rom 3:24man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Rom 3:28offences, and was raised again for our justification. Rom 4:25being justified by faith, we have peace with God Rom 5:1being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved Rom 5:9came upon all men unto justification of life. Rom 5:18he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, Rom 8:30It is God that justifieth. Rom 8:33washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified 1 Cor 6:11that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, Gal 2:16that God would justify the heathen through faith, Gal 3:8us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. Gal 3:24manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, 1 Tim 3:16That being justified by his grace, Tit 3:7