JOEL: THE DAY OF THE LORD - A Survey of the Bible
Joel: The Day of the Lord
A Survey of the Bible
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Joel Chart - Wilson
Historical Background of Joel - Richard D. Patterson
The Day of Yahweh and the Spirit of Yahweh - Danny Hays
Context: Who, Where, When and Why?
• Who composed Joel?
• Who is Joel’s audience
• When was Joel written?
• Where were he and his audience?
• Why was he writing?
Content: How and What?
• How is Joel organized?
- Prologue: The Call of Joel (1:1)
- Judgment Through Invasion (1:2-2:11)
• An Invasion of Locust as a Symbol of Judgment (1:2-20)
• An Invasion of an Army as a Tool of Judgment (2:1-11)
- Restoration Through The Spirit of the Lord (2:12-32)
• An Invitation to Return to the LORD (2:12-17)
• Restoration of the Nation (2:18-27)
• Outpouring of the Spirit (2:28-32)
- Judging the Nations (3:1-15)
- Rescuing Judah (3:16-20)
• What is the message of Joel?
Conviction: So What?
• Where does this fit?
• Joel is a reminder that God does not forget or fudge on His covenant promises. They will be
fulfilled to the letter (Pestilence = Locust, followed by Invasion= Army cf. Lev. 26:21-26;
Deut. 28:38,42).
• Joel provides a clear picture of the discipline of God’s people and the judgment of His enemies.
• Joel reiterates participation in covenant blessing and the fulfillment of God’s covenant promises comes only through the working of the Holy Spirit.
• What should we believe?
• The Lord is serious about sin and its consequences.
• The Lord fulfills His promises literally and completely.
• The Lord will pour out His Spirit in order to bring His plan to a completion.
• Everyone who calls out to Him, He will save.
• How should we behave?
• Turn from your sin and repent before the consequences get any more severe.
• Be filled with the Holy Spirit; He is your only hope.
• Call on the name of the Lord.
Next Steps
• Repent in order to avoid judgment or discipline.
• Believe that God is faithful to do everything He promises.
• Trust Him with your very life.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Joel 1:1-20
•. Tuesday - Joel 2:1-11
•. Wednesday - Joel 2:12-17
•. Thursday - Joel 2:18-32
•. Friday - Joel 3:1-21
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Joel 2:1-11 and 2:28-32.
• Was there anything new or insightful in this message?
• Was there anything you know you can or should immediately apply?
• What did you struggle with in this message? What did not make sense or caused you to evaluate your own life more deeply?
• How would your life personally, or the life of your family be different if you fully lived out the truths in this message?
• Talk about a time when the discipline in your house resulted in the increased severity of consequences. (You can talk about you as a child or you as a parent).
• There is an “already, not yet” feel to much of the book of Joel. Some judgments have been seen in shadow form but will come in fullness in the future. Some blessings (like access to the Holy Spirit) have been inaugurated but will be fully experienced in the future. How does that make you feel? Disappointed? Hopeful? Frustrated?
• The climactic scene in Joel is one of God’s presence with His people. How can we take advantage of God’s presence with us today?
Finances
Weekly Budget 32,692
Giving For 08/20 45,759
Giving For 08/27 18,490
YTD Budget 294,231
Giving 247,233
(Under) (46,998)
Women’s Ministry Fall Conference
Ladies, mark your calendar for our fall conference featuring Amy Hannon, September 29-30. To learn more about our speaker and to register go to fellowshipconway.org/women.
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Small Groups have Launched
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New to Fellowship? Join us for fellowship 101
We invite you to join us Sunday, September 10th, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about
Fellowship. If you’re new to Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Fellowship 201 - Core Doctrines of Fellowship
Fellowship 201 is designed for anyone who has gone through Fellowship 101 in the last year and wants a deeper understanding of Fellowship’s core beliefs and how they apply. Join us Sunday, September 17 and 24. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Fellowship College Ministry
Fellowship’s College Ministry meets tonight September 3, 7:00 p.m. Stop by and meet our college pastor, Andrew Stauffer, in the atrium after service.
Fellowship Young Adults have kicked off
Fellowship’s Young Adult Ministry meets at 6:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room (second floor). If you are age 23-29, please connect with Andrew Stauffer to be part of this dynamic ministry. Contact Andrew at astauffer@fellowshipconway.org.
Fellowship on the Lawn - Sunday, September 10
Bring your camp chairs, blankets, and tents to enjoy time in community with the entire Fellowship Family. The kids will be able to enjoy two different inflatable play areas. Three food trucks will offer adult meals from $8-15 and kid meals from $5-7, complete with a main course, side, and drink. Food will be served starting at 4:30 p.m.
Operation Christmas Child Special Pack
Fellowship family, please mark your calendars now for the OCC Special Pack Monday, October 9, 6-9:00 p.m. Child care available for children 6 years and younger.
Fellowship Women’s Bible Study - Loving God and Others
Wednesdays, September 13-October 18, 12:00 -1:00 p.m. Facilitated by Tiffny Stewart. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.