The effects of sin are ravaging our world. Like the devastating locusts stripping the land bare in the book of Joel, we are stripped of meaningful worship owed to Father God. Let Andrew Ripp's song "For The Love Of God" remind you of God's love and his call to action displayed in this minor prophet book.    And let the text lead us to action in our own devastated land.      In this episode, I discuss the following:    Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:  Share with a friend  Read the text out loud  Read in context  Consult section headings  Make observations  Make a list  Consult an overview  Pray    The Episode Guide for continued self-study  Overcoming the obstacle of feeling inadequate when it comes to discussing Scripture  Read the text together  Get your bearings of the context using section headings  Make some observations  Write down any questions  Pray and ask God to reveal what He wants you to see  Learn from trusted outside resources    Taking advantage of the "now"  The Bible Project Overview of Joel - YouTube Video  The importance of using even devastating circumstances as launching pads to share with our children - Joel 1:3  How tragedy impacted worship - Joel 1:9  The symbol of drink offerings - Holman New Testament Commentary - Amazon Paid Link  The symbol of grain offerings - GotQuestions.org Article    How Joel paralleled the joy of the people drying up like the land drying up - Joel 1:12  The action words God uses toward His people found in Joel 1  Rescue coming through repentance  The references to the "day of the Lord" in Joel  Joel 1:15 In First Century Galilee, two sons test a father's unconditional love. In this story, the Parable of the Prodigal Son comes to life. Purchase "Finding Home" by Susan Macias on Amazon HERE or your preferred online retailer.

#468: "For The Love Of God" by Andrew Ripp

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