Watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. In one of mikes most brilliant versebyverse teachings from the book of joel, mike blows the trumpet and sounds the alarm, offering us a road map of the endtimes. Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. The book contains no references to datable historical events. The prophecies of the bible very plainly point to the day of the lord in which almighty god is going to destroy this present world system of human government, called by the. The books of reference used for this study of the book of joel were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived.
Joel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. The author281 the name joel means, the lord is god. This summary of the book of joel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of joel. Joel does not give a reason for the plague of locusts as other prophets do. I hope youll find them helpful as you seek a faith that changes your life and moves you to serve the lord with more passion and conviction than ever before. Joel 2 niv an army of locusts blow the trumpet bible.
This invasion of locusts destroys everythingthe fields of grain, the vineyards, the gardens and the trees. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. I discovered a god of second chances and his infinite love towards me. Key personalities are joel and the people of judah. The genre of joel is narrative and prophetic oracle. Bill hybels, timothy keller, and timothy peck give us their perspective on this weighty topic. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring about the great restoration hoped for in the other prophetic books. This makes joel a preexilic prophet, who ministered before the fall of the northern kingdom of israel 721. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction near.
This was an interesting study and taught me many valuable lessons. However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. Forerunners proclaiming the coming of jesus in my opinion, we are in the early days of the generation in which jesus will return. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Judah, the setting for the book, is devastated by a vast horde of locusts. It is a small book of only 3 chapters but it certainly packs a powerful punch. Jan 02, 2020 book of joel bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. Intro to joel biblica the international bible society. Joel calls the inhabitants of judah and jerusalem to lament and return to the lord during a time of national disaster.
Joel also gives us an assurance that god does have a future for his people and the book reaffirms our concept of a literal future tribulation when god will judge the nations, and restore his people to the land. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the lord is coming. Oct 24, 2017 i love this study guide that goes with the matching book by joel osteen blessed in the darkness. The greek septuagint lxx, and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1.
Nov 17, 2016 the book of joel describes the devastation of a vast horde of locusts as a marching army destroying everything in its path. Joel 1 future events, beginning with 1 the lord leading an army of locusts that will cause plague and famine 2 restoration after the plague 3 the coming of the. Home faq books of the bible joel questions about joel. The book of joel accounts for justice over evil in a form thats unique to the other old testament prophets. Joels prophecy described god pouring out his spirit on the people so that one day, you sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions 2. My wife and i decided we would like to do a bible study together and decided on the book of joel as a starting point. So, the people must confess their evil deeds to god.
Learn about god the father, jesus, and the holy spirit in this 3session study. Just as the firstcentury forerunners proclaimed the first coming of jesus ahead of time, so also the end. As the apostle john describes in the book of revelation. The book of joel joel, was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries.
Joel is bright and flowing, his imagery and language are fine driver, introduction to the literature of the old testament. Joels familiarity with this area and the worship in the temple suggests that he lived in judah, possibly even in the city of jerusalem itself. Patterson for one states that, he wrote with a pure classical yet logical style, distinguished by its clarity, flow of thought, and beauty of expression. Dec 29, 2015 this is another positive, uplifting read from joel osteen. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets.
Learning about joels prophecies can help students recognize the signs of the lords second coming. The prophet joel spoke to the southern kingdom of judah, and makes no reference to the northern kingdom of israel. What is the book of joel about and how does it apply. Faith isnt removed from the reality, but rooted deeply within great tragedy. What we use to determine the date, in that case, is internal evidence reference to various nations, events, etc. Why did god use a locust swarm to punish israel joel 1. Over the past few months, we did an intensive verse by verse study of the book of joel.
The book in itself is amazing, but this study guide has really helped me to think more deeply about the topics joel brings up in the book. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of joel on page 11651167 of the jeremiah study bible. The book of joel has striking linguistic parallels to the language of amos, micah, zephaniah, jeremiah and ezekiel. The book of joel was likely written between 835 and 800 b. Forerunners proclaiming the coming of jesus page 2 ihopkc missions base. Book of joel bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. Finally, i think the book shows that god is in control. This was made to assess how well you know the book. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the twelve minor prophets. The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel 1. How does god restore the years that the locusts have eaten joel 2. The prophet joel cannot be identified with any of the 12 other figures in the ot who have the same name.
Up to that verse, joel has been speaking of the desolation that would come on judah. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The author of the prophecy is identified only as joel the son of pethuel. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction near and far. In any case, its message is not significantly affected by its dating. May 07, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book focuses its prophetic judgment on the southern kingdom of judah with frequent references to zion and the temple worship joel 1. I love this study guide that goes with the matching book by joel osteen blessed in the darkness. Most scholars date the book after the exile to babylon 586 b. Often faith cries out and mourns, because it knows what can be, what should be, and what will be, but it never dismisses what is. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord. Today, im posting part four of my personal study notes on the book of joel. Joel will make it clear to us that it begins with nightthat is, it begins as a time of trouble.
Peter quotes from this passages in joel as the prophecy. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. The wrath of god on the unbelieving nations is described as gods trampling of the grapes in the winepress 3. Book of joel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. In old testament times, the economy of canaan was based predominately on agriculture. It is close at hand a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. This study is based on sermons by timothy keller, the founding pastor. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locusts, destruction, near and far book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord book of joel bible study chapter 3 the judgement of the nations related studies book of habakkuk bible study chapter 1 god is moving and judgment is coming. Its hard to pin down his exact time, because he doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord book of joel bible study chapter 3 the judgement of the nations related studies book of habakkuk bible study chapter 1 god is moving and judgment is coming book of habakkuk bible study chapter 2 the five woes against society. It helped me realize how weak i am and how his love overshadows me. Studies in the book of joel mike bickle introduction. As an agrarian economy, the northern and southern israelite kingdoms could suffer hardship from any number of sources, including droughts, insect infestations, and livestock diseases.
As stated in the title, we can all use a fresh start and everyday can be the start for you. Joel s familiarity with this area and the worship in the temple suggests that he lived in judah, possibly even in the city of jerusalem itself. Joel is a narrative and prophetic source of wisdom. Joel speaks of gods wrath and ultimate punishment of all the nations that oppressed gods people. Joel must have lived during the early eighth century b. Little is known about joel, a prophet from judah perhaps jerusalem.
The book of joel is often noted for its rich poetic5 imagery. Jan 06, 2014 over the past few months, we did an intensive verse by verse study of the book of joel. Lament over these terrible circumstances is key within the book of joel joel 2. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of joel.
Study guide for joel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The book of joel is in the old testament part of the bible. Joel means jehovah is god, and it was a very common name. There is a distinct break or turning point in the book at 2. Joel may be reckoned among the classics of hebrew literature. The book of joel has been written for our day and generation. One exciting aspect of studying the book of joel is that we. The book of joel describes the devastation of a vast horde of locusts as a marching army destroying everything in its path. The book of joels importance to the canon of scripture stems from its being the first to develop an oftmentioned biblical idea. May 20, 2018 lament over these terrible circumstances is key within the book of joel joel 2. Many interpreters date it somewhere between the late seventh and early fifth centuries b. Unlike the other books, joel tells us a story about a terrible plague of locusts that seems to traverse across time. For part 1 of my notes on this series on the book of joel, please click here.
He shares invaluable tools to help prepare us for the greatest outpouring of both the holy spirits activity and the judgments of god in history. In the two speeches that make up this book, joel uses an agricultural crisis to measure his audiences knowledge of its god, warn them of a worse disaster if they ignore his preaching, and express his conviction that all faithful judahites would someday enjoy a secure future. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction. Genesis tells us, and the evening and the morning were the first day gen.