01 March 2009
My people, My Heritage
My people, My Heritage
Text: Joel 3
- Series:
- My People, My Heritage
Message Notes
(I) THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF JOEL’S MINISTRY
1. Plague of locust (Joel 1:4)
2. Impending war (Joel 1:6)
3. Devastation of the land (Joel 1:10-12)
(II) THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT OF JOEL’S PROPHECY
1. The Day of the Lord
a) Concept introduced ( Joel 1:15 )
b) Concept explained ( Joel 2:1, 31 )
2. Four aspects to be considered:-
a) The Immediate
i) Locust plague
ii) Impending invasion
b) The Negative
i) Disaster
ii) Devastation
iii) Destruction
c) The ultimate
i) Final Judgment (future)
ii) The Return of the Lord Jesus (cf. 2 Peter 3:10 )
d) The positive
i) With reference to God’s people
ii) God has a different plan for them
(III) THE PERSONAL CONTEXT
1. God’s Covenant-Relationship with Israel
a) Israel as God’s people
“…My people…” Joel 3:2
b) Israel as God’s heritage
“…My heritage…” Joel 3:2
2. God’s Commitment to His people
a) Return of His people
“…behold, in those days and at that time, When I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem” Joel 3:1
b) Retribution to enemies
“I will also gather all nations And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat;
And I will enter into judgment with them there…” Joel 3:2
c) Reference to His people
“…On account of My people, My heritage Israel…” Joel 3:2
d) Remembrance of God’s covenant
(IV) PERTINENT TO THE NEW COVENANT PEOPLE
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.” 1 Peter 2:9-10
1. A chosen generation
2. A royal priesthood
3. A holy nation
4. His own special people
MORNING WORSHIP 08 March 2009
Title: Be Glad and Rejoice
Text: Joel 3
MORNING WORSHIP 15 March 2009
Title: A Shelter for His people
Text: Joel 3
Combined Worship
Church Family Camp
MORNING WORSHIP 22 March 2009
Title: I am the LORD your God
Text: Joel 3
Combined Worship
Post-Church Family Camp
MORNING WORSHIP 29 March 2009
Title: I will acquit them
Text: Joel 3
EVENING WORSHIP
01.03.09
Title: The LORD will be zealous for His land M/M
Text: Joel 2
08.03.09
Title: My people shall never be put to shame CT
Text: Joel 2
15.03.09
COMBINED WORSHIP
Church Family Camp
22.03.09
COMBINED WORSHIP
Post Church Family Camp
BILINGUAL WORSHIP 01 March 2009
Title: Revive Me
Text: Psalm 119:25-32
WHAT IS REVIVAL?
1. It is a special work of God in our spirit
2. He helps us to come alive
3. He helps us overcome dismal feelings
WHY DO WE NEED REVIVAL?
1. There will be times when we feel low
“My soul clings to the dust” Psalm 119:25a
2. There will be times when we feel heavy-hearted
“My soul melts from heaviness” Psalm 119:28
3. These feelings may be caused by:-
a) External circumstances
b) Internal feelings
HOW DO WE GET REVIVAL?
1. We must face ourselves honestly
2. We must cry out to the Lord with all our heart
“Revive me” Psalm 119:25a
3. God will answer our prayer
“You answered me” Psalm 119:26b
HOW DOES GOD BRING ABOUT REVIVAL?
1. It will be according to His word Psalm 119:25b
2. He will teach us His statutes Psalm 119:26-27
3. He will strengthen us Psalm 119:28b
4. He will enlarge our heart Psalm 119:32b