Divine Justice and the Gathering of God’s People
Joel 3:1-4

I. The Divine Declaration of Destiny (Joel 3:3)
A. “For, behold, in those days, and in that time…”v.3
1. The Promise of Restoration: God’s assured plan to bring back His people (Joel 3:1-2)

II. The Gathering of God’s Glorious Scope (Joel 3:2)
A. “I will also gather all nations”v.2
1. Gathering the Globe: God’s sovereignty over all nations
B. “And will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat”v.2
1. The Valley of Judgment: A place where divine justice unfolds
C. “And will plead with them there for my people”v.2
1. The Plea of the Lord: A divine appeal for justice and restoration

III. The Perilous Plight of the Oppressors (Joel 3:3)
A. “And they have cast lots for my people”v.3
1. The Cruel Conquest: Exploitation and dehumanization of God’s children
B. “And have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine”v.3
1. The Depths of Depravity: Trading innocence for worldly pleasures

IV. The Divine Demand for Retribution (Joel 3:4)
A. “Yea, and what have ye to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon”v.4
1. The Question of Accountability: God’s challenge to the nations’ defiance
B. “Will ye render me a recompence?”v.4
1. The Reckoning of Recompense: God’s demand for justice in response to injustice
C. “Swiftly and speedily will I return your recompence upon your own head”v.4
1. The Certainty of Divine Retribution: God’s justice is prompt and precise

V. The Inspirational Invitation to God’s People
A. The Promise of Restoration
1. Return from Captivity: God’s power to bring back His people (Joel 3:1)
B. The Call for Courage and Confidence
1. Trust in Divine Justice: God’s justice will prevail
C. The Expectation of Divine Engagement
1. God’s Plea and Providence: He defends and delivers His people