Pastor Marshall Ochs | November 23, 2025
In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Joel 1-2. These chapters revisit the cycle of destruction in Israel’s history and calls the people to turn back to God in repentance, warning that even greater devastation, the "Day of the Lord," is coming. He emphasizes the need for prayer, fasting, and humility, promising that God will pour out His Spirit on all people. The book reminds us that from Pentecost to the Day of the Lord, God's Spirit is actively working in the lives of His people, and the key issue today is whether we are attentive to His presence and guidance.
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How has your personal history shaped your current faith journey, similar to how Israel's history influenced Joel's message?
In what ways can we prepare ourselves spiritually to respond to God's call to humility and prayer?
What does it mean to you personally to 'turn to the Lord' as emphasized in Joel?
How can we recognize and respond to the 'Day of the Lord' in our current lives?
What steps can we take to ensure we are listening to and paying attention to the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives?
What are some practical ways we can incorporate fasting into our spiritual practices?
What comforts in your life might you need to disrupt in order to seek God more earnestly?
How can we support one another in experiencing and recognizing the Holy Spirit's activity in our lives?