Redeemer Sedro Woolley

Pastor Josh begins a new series on 2 Timothy beginning with an exposition on 2 Timothy 1:1-7. Study questions below:

1. Paul addresses Timothy as “my beloved child” (v. 2). How does this reflect the spiritual mentorship and covenantal relationship within the local church? How can we foster such relationships in our local congregation?

2. Paul gives thanks for Timothy’s “sincere faith” that was also in his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice (v. 5). How does this highlight the role of family in passing down the faith, and what does it teach us about God’s sovereignty in working through ordinary means to preserve His elect?

3. In verse 7, Paul says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” How does this verse encourage us to face challenges in our Christian life with boldness?

4. Reflect on verse 7: What fears or hesitations do you face in living out your faith or sharing the Gospel? How can the truth that God has given you a spirit of “power, love, and self-control” help you overcome these hesitations?

5. Paul’s gratitude for Timothy’s faith (v. 5) and his prayers for him (v. 3) show a deep pastoral care. How can we better support and pray for our pastors and members to remain faithful in their calling?

Missionary Landon Jones preaches from Isaiah 52:7-10 in this stand alone exposition.

Pastor Andrew preaches from 1 Peter 2 in this stand alone exposition.

OPENING: A Watchful Expectation of the Day of the LORD.

• Joel 3:18
• Romans 1:29-32
• 2nd Peter 3:10-13 (extended reading)

Vs. 9a. - A Holy People

• Isaiah 43:20
• Deuteronomy 7:7-8
• 1st Corinthians 1:27-31
• Titus 3:3-7
• Exodus 19:5-6
• Revelation 1:5b - 6
• Romans 12:1-2
• Ephesians 2:11-22
• Isaiah 43:1
• Leviticus 20:26
• 1st Corinthians 6:19-20
• Psalm 100:3
• John 10:11

Vs. 9b. - A Proclaiming People

• Ephesians 1:4
• Romans 12:1
• Revelation 5:9-10
• Ephesians 2:5
• Colossians 1:21
• 2nd Timothy 4:16-17
• Hebrews 13:5

Vs. 10-12 - A Faithful People

• Hosea 2:23
• 1st Timothy 4:7-8
• Matthew 7:17-18
• Galatians 5:16-25 (Extended reading)
• Romans 11:36

The Glorious Future - At Christ's Second Coming

(v. 17) The LORD dwells in Zion

• Joel 2:27
• Jeremiah 31:33-34
• Hebrews 8:10-11
• Joel 2:1
• Hebrews 11:16
• Revelation 21:2-4
• Galatians 4:26 (CSB)
• John 1:14, 2:19, 2:21
• Hebrews: 9:26b
• Revelation 21:27

(vv. 18-19) The Restoration of God's people

• Deuteronomy 6:3
• Genesis 2:10
• Ezekiel 47:1 (CSB)
• Zechariah 14:8
• John 4:14, 7:37b-38
• Revelation 22:1-2
• Romans 12:19
• Deuteronomy 32:35-36
• Psalm 46:4-7 (CSB)

(vv. 20-21) The forever dwelling with God

• Ephesians 2:21-22 (CSB)
• Ephesians 1:3, 2:6
• Hebrews 12:22-24
• 2 Peter 3:13

Pastor David preaches on Joel 3:1-16 as we near the end of our study in the minor prophet, Joel.

THE COMING JUDGEMENT OF THE LORD.

(vv1-8) the LORD restores and judges;

• (Joel 2:28, 32, Acts 2),
• (Psalm 1:5-6, Matt. 13:24-30,
• Matt. 25:32-34, Luke 8:1-15),
• Joel 3:3 (CSB),
• Joel 2:18,
• Acts 9:4,
• Haggai 2:7-8,
• Matthew 25:31-32,
• Psalm 110:5b-6,
• Joel 3:19-20

(vv9-13) the nations rage and rebel;

• Deuteronomy 32:35-36 (CSB),
• Romans 12:19 (CSB),
• Joel 2:15-16,
• Joel 3:12-13 (CSB),
• Psalm 110:1-2,
• Isaiah 63:3-6 (CSB),
• Revelation 14:18-19
• Second London Baptist Confession (Ch. 32, Para. 1)

(vv14-16) a refuge to the Lord’s People;

• Matthew 24:29-31 (CSB),
• Psalm 2:10-12,
• John 5:28b-29,
• Joel 2:11,
• John 5:24

Pastor David continues our study in the book of Joel as he preaches on Joel 2:28-32. [Sermon outline below]:

THE LORD’S PROPHETIC PROMISE  TO POUR OUT HIS SPIRIT.

(vv28-29) the PROMISE of the Spirit;

• (Exodus 28:3),
• Psalm 51:11-12,
• Joel 2:28a (NET),
• Joel 2:27,
• Ezekiel 36:24-27,
• Zechariah 12:7-10,
• Numbers 11:24-25, 26, 28-29,
• Jeremiah 31:34,
• Galatians 3:28,
• Numbers 12:6-8,
• Luke 24:49,
• (John 16:7-15),
• Acts 2:11b, 16-18,

(vv30-31) the LORD’s WORKS displayed;

• Acts 2:19-20,
• Acts 2:22,
• (John 7:39, Hebrews 9:26b-28),
• Matthew 28:18-19,
• 2 Peter 3:10

(v32) those who CALL on the LORD.

• Acts 2:21,
• Acts 10:44-46a,
• 1 Corinthians 12:13,
• John 10:9, 27-28,
• 2 Peter 3:11-13

Pastor David continues our study in the second chapter of the book of Joel as he preaches on Joel 2:18-27. Sermon outline below.

THE LORD’S RESPONSE TO REPENTANCE:

(vv18-20) the jealousy of the Lord;

• Isaiah 55:8,
• Joel 2:18 (NKJV),
• Exodus 34:12-14,
• Exodus 20:4-6,
• Ezekiel 39:25,
• Joel 2:13,
• Joel 1:9-10
• [2LBC, ch. 2, para 1]

(vv21-24) gladness and rejoicing in provision;

• Joel 1:12, 17-18,
• Genesis 1:11,
• Joel 2:3,
• Isaiah 51:3,
• Hosea 6:1-3,
• Leviticus 26:3-4,
• Isaiah 61:10-11,
• John 7:37b-38

(vv25-27) restoration by the Lord’s Hand.

• Joel 1:4,
• (Acts 2),
• (Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 1:3),
• John 5:24,
• Psalm 90:14-15,
• James 1:17

Pastor Colton continues our study in the book of Joel as he preaches on Joel 2:12-17.

OUTLINE:

1. The Lord calls His covenant people to heartfelt repentance

(Joel 2:12-13a) — “return to me with all your heart..”

• Romans 5:8
• Psalm 51:17
• 2 Corinthians 7:10Luke 14:33
• Hosea 6:6
• Isaiah 6:5

2. In light of His Character

(Joel 2:13b-14) — “He is gracious and merciful…”

• Exodus 34:6-7
• Micah 7:18
• John 2:19-21
• Psalm 126:5
• Matthew 26:26-28
• Revelation 2:5, 2:16, 3:3

3. That hope would be restored to all of His people (by repentance in faith).

(Joel 2:15-17) — “call a solemn assembly… spare your people…”

• Deuteronomy 4:20
• Jonah 3:9
• 2 Samuel 12:22Hebrews 7:25
• Luke 15:20
• Psalm 80:3

Pastor Andrew preaches on Joel 2:1-11 as he continues our study in the book of Joel.

Pastor David continues our study in the book of Joel as he preaches on Joel 1:13-20.

(vv13-14) The directive for ministers;

(v15) The Day of the LORD;

(vv16-18) The devastating consequences;

(vv19-20) The desperate need.