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The effects of sin are ravaging our world. Like the devastating locusts stripping the land bare in the book of Joel, we are stripped of meaningful worship owed to Father God. Let Andrew Ripp's song "For The Love Of God" remind you of God's love and his call to action displayed in this minor prophet book.

And let the text lead us to action in our own devastated land.

 

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
  • Share with a friend
  • Read the text out loud
  • Read in context
  • Consult section headings
  • Make observations
  • Make a list
  • Consult an overview
  • Pray
• The Episode Guide for continued self-study
• Overcoming the obstacle of feeling inadequate when it comes to discussing Scripture
  • Read the text together
  • Get your bearings of the context using section headings
  • Make some observations
  • Write down any questions
  • Pray and ask God to reveal what He wants you to see
  • Learn from trusted outside resources
• Taking advantage of the "now"
• The Bible Project Overview of Joel - YouTube Video
• The importance of using even devastating circumstances as launching pads to share with our children - Joel 1:3
• How tragedy impacted worship - Joel 1:9
  • The symbol of drink offerings - Holman New Testament Commentary - Amazon Paid Link
  • The symbol of grain offerings - GotQuestions.org Article
• How Joel paralleled the joy of the people drying up like the land drying up - Joel 1:12
• The action words God uses toward His people found in Joel 1
• Rescue coming through repentance
• The references to the "day of the Lord" in Joel
  • Joel 1:15

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