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Joel 2:28 – 3:21 (view passage online)
The prophet Joel describes the future Day of the Lord, a time of both judgment for the nations and salvation for all who call upon Him. This prophetic message offers hope in God’s ultimate plan to pour out His Spirit and restore Israel.
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Philippians (view passage online)
This introduction to Philippians explains how true joy, unlike happiness, is not based on circumstances. Writing from prison, Paul finds his joy in thankfulness, prayer, fellowship, suffering, and service.
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2 Peter 3 (view passage online)
Peter warns that the day of the Lord comes as a thief. The heavens pass away, the elements melt, and God brings new heavens and a new earth where righteousness dwells. Believers must live in holy conduct and godliness as they look forward to these events.
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2 Peter 3 (view passage online)
Scoffers question the promise of the Lord’s coming. God does not delay His promise but shows longsuffering, not wanting anyone to perish. The day of the Lord still comes as a thief in the night.
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2 Peter 3:1-13 (view passage online)
Peter reminds believers of words spoken by prophets and apostles regarding scoffers who walk according to their own lusts. These scoffers willfully forget God’s work in creation and the flood. God currently stores up the present heavens and earth for fire and judgment.
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Malachi 3:1-6 (view passage online)
The Lord refines and purifies His people like silver. God uses trials to shape believers according to His purpose. The refiner watches the silver closely and knows the work finishes when he sees his reflection in it.
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Joshua 23 (view passage online)
Joshua issues a farewell charge reminding Israel how God fought for them. He urges them to act courageously and hold fast to the Lord. Crossing a busy street in India provides a helpful picture of staying close to Jesus.
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2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (view passage online)
We should pray for the Word of God to spread swiftly and be glorified. The church should also warn and keep away from believers who are idle and will not work.
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (view passage online)
Believers do not grieve for those who have died in Christ as people who have no hope. The Lord will descend from heaven, the dead in Christ will rise first, and then we who are alive will be caught up together with them. We can comfort one another with the promise of this future reunion.