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"So you shall know that I am the LORD your God"

Text: Joel 3:17

DEEP AND WONDERFUL KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

The word “know” is a word that has many precious nuances! May our hearts be uplifted and inspired to “know” God in the most profound way possible!

“So you shall know that I am the LORD your God,
Dwelling in Zion My holy mountain.
Then Jerusalem shall be holy,
And no aliens shall ever pass through her again.”
Joel 3:17

1. “So you shall know that I am the LORD your God”

a) “You shall know”

i) Beyond academic knowledge.

ii) This is as reference to deep knowledge.

iii) It is experiential knowledge.

iv) This kind of knowledge of the LORD God was known only to a few… like the prophets.

v) This profound knowledge would be available to all.

b) “That I am the LORD your God”

i) Knowledge of God as the faithful covenantal LORD.

ii) He would become very real and personal to His people.

iii) There would be a strong bond between God and His people.

2. “Dwelling in Zion My holy mountain”

a) God would not be seen as One who dwelt in heaven far away.

b) His presence would be felt in Zion.

c) All who dwelt in Zion would appreciate the significance of His powerful presence.

3. “Then Jerusalem shall be holy”

a) Jerusalem was meant to be “the holy city”.

b) It was the place that God had chosen to place His name (2 Chronicles 7).

c) It would be the place where the LORD God would dwell.

d) It would no longer be defiled.

4. “And no aliens shall ever pass through her again”

a) Idolatry would never defile Zion again.

b) Aliens with false and wicked thoughts and ideas would not be allowed to pass through.

c) The negative and corrupting influences would cease forever.