Sermon on the lost book of joel

Josiah was one of the good kings of judah and during his rein a. I think most of us see many people in the bible as superhuman. Youre looking out over the trent valley towards burton on a day in early summer. It deals with their past and it deals with their future. Joel 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The date of the book is uncertain because it names no kings. Martin collins, continuing the exposition of the book of joel, reiterates that the locust plague serves as a vivid precursor to the impending day of the lord. The lack of any reference to judahs king has prompted some scholars to suggest that it was written during the time when joash, the boy king, ruled judah 835739 b. The word of the lord that came to joel son of pethuel. Just come with me for a moment in your imagination to the top of eastern avenue, up near the friary school. Sermon illustrations on the topic of lost and found.

Turn to joel 2 in your bibles and read with me his words of doom. Joel 2 chapter 3 in the close of the foregoing chapter we had a gracious promise of deliverance in mount zion and jerusalem. This was also gods message to his people through the prophet joel. Post by joel osteen on april 24, 2015 in the scripture, job went through a ninemonth period where everything that could go wrong did. A closer look at the context and details of this verse offers additional insight into the goodness of god. The land is like the garden of eden before them, and. As christians, we need to have the same goal as our shepherd. Lost and found sermons illustrations higher praise.

Each of us was at one time were like sheep going astray, but because someone had compassion on us. The message of joel southside church of christ in fort myers. Joel is one of the twelve minor prophets in the old testament. Lets put joel in the big picture of the bible, to see what a great disaster this is. Has anything like this ever happened in your daysor in the days of. An overview of the book of joel sermon by christopher. Sermons from joel i will pour out my spirit on all people joel 2. Prepare your messages on gods word in joel with sermon outlines or an entire sermon series. The preacher or pastor is instrumental in casting the larger vision. Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old. I want to talk to you today about keep believing for your loved ones. Joel focused on the basic principle that god is sovereignly guiding the affairs of earths history toward his preconceived final goal. Compassion is defined as a sympathetic consciousness of the condition of others with a desire to alleviate it.

The wine has been cut off, food has been cut off, provisions for livestock have been lost and even the offerings for the temple have been cut off 1. The book of joel was written to the people of israel. This passage comes from the final words of jesus sermon on the mount in matthew 57. The first half of the book of joel is about crisis and the need for wholeheartedness in seeking to receive gods mercy. How does god restore the years that the locusts have eaten. This website is dedicated to sharing gods truth with the men of god who minister to others. There are 12 men in the old testament with the name joel but none of them are this joel. Josiah was one of the good kings of judah and during his rein a great discovery was made. When we read about someone like the prophet elijah and the miracles he did, we think he had so much more faith than us, and god favored him because he was so special. Read the latest on the anchor project and how you can be support our. In other places of joel it says that god wants to restore the earth and the proper human connection to it. Preach on topics including the ultimate judgment, gods judgment on wickedness and sin, and the purification and restoration of gods people.

Scholars have dated the book anywhere from the ninth to the second century bc. What joel was saying is that god is going to break down the oppressive social and political systems and bring equality to all people. Then hilkiah the high priest said to shaphan the scribe, i have found the book of the law in the house of the lord. The book contains some great passages and prophecies. Joel had insightful faith in god, and he taught reliance on the sufficiency of god in every section of the book. Our sermon ideas on joel will help you preach a powerful message on the day of the lord. The opening verse of joel reads, the word of the lord that came to joel the son of pethuel pethooale. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,923,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. There was a dip in the floor of about 2 or 3 inches that ran across the sanctuary.

The name joel means yahweh is god or perhaps whose god is the lord. From isaiah 54 and joel 2, i would like to share 4 thoughts on gods restoration. The pen you cant find was one you never liked in the first place. In this book, gods people are made to understand that even in the midst of divine judgment there is always hope if they will seek the lord. Finding the lost book sermon by john lowe, 2 kings 22. Betsy perkins first baptist church, delavan wi scripture passage. Free access to sermons on lost book, church sermons, illustrations on lost book, and powerpoints for preaching on lost book.

There are over 1,100 written sermons and sermon outlines on this site. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The life and legacy of john osteen joel osteen quotes. However, many feel that joel must have prophesied during the reign of joash 2chronicles 2224. Dont let the enemy of your soul keep you from gods presence. If youre feeling like your connection with god is down, its time to reconnect. Theres a great day coming learning from the locusts text. He sent us to warn them about the consequences of their sin, and to give them a chance to ask for forgiveness. John osteen developed a severe illness in the late 1990s, and again asked joel to fill in for him for one sermon on sunday, but joel was uncomfortable with the idea of speaking in front of an audience and declined his father again.

How does god restore the years that the locusts have eaten joel 2. Let us not abandon the theology that god and this culture is on a collision course. Joel assures the victims of the devastating plague that, if they would repent of their sins, returning to the covenant, the land would become refreshed. Joel, a prophet of judah, probably exercised his ministry during the reign of joash 2 chronicles 22 to 24. Nor will there ever be any such after them, even for many successive generations. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive manner. Joel had just spoken of the perhaps of god saying that god may relent and leave a blessing behind if his people cried out to him. How god can give back what youve lost is a sermon series exploring the powerful truth of the book of joel, that god can restore the years that the locusts have eaten joel 2.

Joel is a seminal book for an understanding of the prophetic message. Restoration promised 24 the threshing floors will be full of grain, and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil. She is married to joel and has two daughters, katie and kristi. God restores lost temporal blessings to his people in two ways 1. Words of warning series from joel judgment is coming joel 1. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Joel and the locust invasion reformed bible studies. The second difficulty is that in his book, joel himself offers few clues as to when he lived. Although the book of joel contains only three chapters and is seldom read, it is one of the most stirring of all the prophetic writings. When we were pastoring a church in yellville, ar, there were some structural problems with the building that concerned me. The name of joels father, pethuel, appears only in joel 1.