Sermon Outline:
1. The Lord had pity for the cursed
2. God will pour His Spirit on all flesh
3. The Whole Earth will Face God
Family Discussion Questions:
- What bad thing had just happened to God’s people before Joel gave them this message?
- Why did God show them mercy?
- What does this part of the Bible tell us that the new earth will be like?
- After Jesus came, did you have to join a special country to belong to God?
- What special thing did God do after Jesus rose to show that people from any nation could be one of God’s people?
- What work does the Holy Spirit do in the hearts of those who trust in Jesus?
- What will God do to the people who ignore him or harmed his people?
- This passage confirms that even though all people can be saved, that salvation comes from Zion - what does that mean?
- What is signified by the sweet wine, the milk, and the water flowing from Zion?
- What does verse 21 tell us about vengeance?
- What is the difference between a gift God promises to bring and the sign of that gift?
- What do these verses tell us about those who might try to avoid dealing with God?
- What do these verses tell those who have faith in Christ, but feel that God is not near them?
