Forgiveness and Restoration

Introduction

1. The Text Assumes and Interval of Time Between verse 17 and Verse 18
2. When Was This Fulfilled
   A. Past
   B. Future
   C. Already-Not Yet
3. The Day of the Lord
   A. Material Restoration
   B. Spiritual Restoration
   C. National Restoration

Exposition
I. The Lord's Pity For His People
II. The Lord's Promise to His People
III. The Lord's Protection of His People
IV. THe Lord's Provision for His People
A. A Time to Rejoice
B. A Time of Reversal
V. The Lord's Praise by His People

Application

1. God's Very Nature Leads His to be Gracious and Merciful to His People
2. God is Sovreign at Dispensing His Grace, No One Can Force His Actions
3. God's People Should Be A People Who Rejoice WHen We Conisder Just How Gracious He Has Been To Us