Preparing for the Lord's Day
Joel
We continue our study of the minor prophet Joel this week, and we read of a promise! The Lord says that He is going to pour out His Spirit in a way that has never been seen before. The Spirit will be poured out on all people and will allow for a deeper understanding and enjoyment of who God is and the relationship that we have with God through Christ. The promise does come with future wonders that are realized at the cross and that point us to the second coming of Christ. We will also learn how to live in the present upon receiving the benefits and blessings of the Holy Spirit.
To come prepared for the sermon, take time this week to read and to meditate upon Joel 2:28-32, Numbers 11:24-30, Judges 3:9-10, 1 Samuel 16:13, Matthew 27:45-54, John 16:5-15, Acts 2:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, and Galatians 5:22-23.
As we gather to worship our gracious God this Lord’s Day, we will join our hearts in song, singing the Hymn of Praise "Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul", the Acclamation of Praise “Before the Throne of God”, and the Hymn of Response "Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Let us come to worship this Sunday prepared to hear God’s Word, to receive it in faith, to love and treasure it in our hearts, and to practice it in our lives that we may continue to glorify and enjoy Him!