“The Lord Almighty says, ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, thesea and the dry land. I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the Lord of hosts.” –Haggai 2:6,7

…we are receiving a kingdom that cannot beshaken… –Hebrews 12:28

He has rescued us from the kingdom of darknessand transferred us into the kingdom of His dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. –Colossians 1:13,14

…the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. –Romans 8:22

Read about one of Israel’s great shakings in the Old Testament book of Habakkuk.

What God Wants

When God shakes
• Submit to His discipline.
When Satan attacks
• Take authority in Jesus’ name.
Humans sin
• Repent quickly.
Creation groans
• Rebuild what’s destroyed.

“Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for true and just are all His judgments.” –Revelation 19:1,2

“For when Your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness (the Father’s loving character).” –Isaiah 26:9

Punitive Judgments

God rescues oppressed people by confronting their oppressors to stop the increase of wickedness.

Redemptive Discipline

God rescues us from sins that separate us from His love and make us miserable.

Favorable Judgments

God vindicates and rewards the saints.

…the Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the holy people of the Most High… –Daniel 7:22

We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. –2 Corinthians 5:10

Read about the redemptive discipline of the church in Laodicea in Revelation 3:14-22.

“The wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” –Revelation 19:7,8

“Turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping. Rend (tear) your heart…return to (Me), for (I am) gracious and merciful…” –Joel 2:12,13

“And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people.” –Joel 2:28

RECOMMENDED
Bible Reading Plan — www.gracestl.org/resources/bible-plan
TRUST Prayers — www.gracestl.org/prayerguide
The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton
Living Amazed by James Robison (available on hoopla)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. People love to quote God’s promise (Jeremiah 29:11-13) of “a future and a hope”
but ignore that He said they would remain prisoners for 70 years. Why do you think we’re prone to that kind of selective listening?