This free sermon on Joel examines Joel’s letter to Israel to help students learn how God provides warning signs.
THIS IS HOW THE FREE SERMON ON JOEL BREAKS DOWN:
GOD WARNS US BECAUSE HE LOVES US
The people of Judah desperately needed a warning sign. They were on the road to destruction, so God appointed Joel to wave them down. Israel had turned to false gods and forsaken the true God of their ancestors. Joel writes to wake them up and shake them out of their spiritual slumber.
A plague of locusts was sent to swarm over the land of Judah. In those days, a severe locust plague was so much more than a bunch of bugs bothering you. When lots of locusts came, they destroyed the crops, which made the animals malnourished, which meant that people had no food. A long-term locust infestation could lead to a severe famine. Joel wrote to warn Israel that it would get worse if they didn’t turn back to God.
An infestation of locusts seems pretty brutal, right? However, that’s far better than what could have happened. Israel’s misguided ways could have led them straight into a national catastrophe, war, or uprising. God sent them a warning that may seem harsh, but it’s helpful.
God-given warnings will occasionally light up on the dashboard of your life. Listen to them because they’re designed to protect you. At the moment, God’s correction may feel challenging, but he’s warning you in order to win you back. God warns us because he wants what’s best for us.
Scripture: Joel 1:3-4; Joel 2:13
This sermon is adapted from our small group Bible study on Joel. Click here to view the Joel small group Bible Study. You might also like these free sermon series for youth.
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THIS FREE SERMON ON JOEL INCLUDES:
— 1 sermon outline (editable)
— Small group discussion guide
— Bible reading plan
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