Preparing for the Future
Joel 2:28-32
May 11th 2008
Intro - the prophet Joel told the Israelites to look forward to the future and what God was going to do. Jesus has told us to do likewise.
I. There is coming a day when the Jewish people will be filled with the Holy Spirit.
A. During the tribulation period, after God has destroyed the
armies from the north. 20, Eze.39:1-2
1. A future day surrounded by supernatural events. Rev.6:12
2. The temple will be rebuilt during that time.
(Furnishings are already prepared.) Eze.37:21-22, 28
B. They were to find encouragement in this promise.
II. Jesus gave a similar promise to the disciples and us as
believers. Luke 24:49
A. This happens to us when we get saved. Acts 2:38-39
B. He also pointed us to a future event. Acts 1:11
III. We need to be prepared for this great event.
A. Jesus said, “be ready”. Mt.24:44
B. His Holy Spirit has given us an understanding. 1Th.5:4-5
1. However we cannot know the day. Mt.24:36
2. We can know that the day is close.
Mt.24:6-10, (8) Luke 21:28
Con. - as we see these things happening before our very eyes I can only encourage you to be faithful because Jesus is coming soon. |
