How does your soul react to the doctrine of Hell? What emotions do you experience when you consider it?
How does Joel describe the sin of the nations? How does he describe God’s reaction to their sin? Why do you think that God reacts the way that He does?
What does Joel 3:9-10 tell us about the fate of those who persist in their rebellion and rejection of God? How is this different from other texts that use similar language (Isaiah 2:2-4, Micah 4:1-5)?
How does our understanding of God’s justice and wrath affect our understanding of God’s mercy and compassion?
How does the doctrine of Hell affect how we engage with our non-Christian friends, and family members, and co-workers, and neighbors?
What are some ways in your life where you have violated God’s greatest commandment (to love and honor God), and His second commandment (to love your neighbor as yourself)? What does it look like to repent of these sins, and hide in Christ as our refuge?
