The book of joel bible study

Chapter 1 showed the devastation that was coming to israel through an unprecedented locust invasion. If the nation will repent and return to the lord, god will restore his relationship with her and bless her. Faith isnt removed from the reality, but rooted deeply within great tragedy. Its purpose was to call the southern kingdom to repentance or prepare for the coming judgment. In any inductive study, it is important to get the whole idea and general context. Joel, was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. As a visual learner, i feel like im getting more out of these videos than reading the bible alone.

The wrath of god on the unbelieving nations is described as gods trampling of the grapes in the winepress 3. For example, joel provides a significant proof text for peters pentecost day sermon acts 2. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction. How does this message apply today especially considering joels. 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. Some scholars maintain that the prophets borrowed phrases from one another. This video is part of the teaching series, the book of joel explained. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources.

Joel means jehovah is god, and it was a very common name. Though comprised of merely three chapters, his book encompasses the two main themes of the bible. Summary of the book of joel the story of the bible. Book of joel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Joelinductive bible study for youth inductive bible study means that we read the bible and try to figure out what is there, as opposed to having an idea and looking for verses to support it. Why did god use a locust swarm to punish israel joel 1. Twelve other men in the old testament have this name, none of whom can be identified with the author of this book. He sent us to warn them about the consequences of their sin, and to give them a chance to ask for forgiveness. Joel foretells the day of the lord and again calls the people to return to the lord.

This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of joel with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. 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. A free bible version and commentary on the book of joel in easyenglish. Most likely, joel is making an analogy between the locusts and the babylonian army. Joel uses a recent drought and locust plague as an object lesson to warn of a future invasion of israel in the day of the lord. The book of joel describes the day of the lord through locust swarms, war scenes, and powerful imagery in order for readers to comprehend its magnitude. The prophecy of joel awaits the great and the terrible day of the lord which is yet future see joel 3. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel 1. The book of joel joel, was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2.

The beginning of chapter 2 is similar to chapter 1, but it speaks specifically of judgment on jerusalem through a plague of locusts. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Intro to joel biblica the international bible society. We know nothing else about him other than the name of his father. The wonders that joel said would appear in the heavens were not in evidence on the day of pentecost. How does god restore the years that the locusts have eaten joel 2. There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived. The intention of the series is to provide a bible study type format for interpreting and. This invasion of locusts destroys everythingthe fields of grain, the vineyards, the gardens and the trees. Joel was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. 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. The book of joel also makes ample mention of priests, temple rituals, and nations, such as phoenicia, philistia, egypt, and edom, that were prominent in the late ninth century bc.

Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. Judah, the setting for the book, is devastated by a vast horde of locusts. Bill hybels, timothy keller, and timothy peck give us their perspective on this weighty topic. The 3 main lessons from joel walking in the word study. The prophecy of joel may seem unimportant as it contains only three brief chapters. It is remarkable that joel, coming at the very beginning of written prophecy b. The author281 the name joel means, the lord is god. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The prophet joel, son of pethuel, is the author of the book of joel. The book of joel introduction to the book of joel in the bible. What we use to determine the date, in that case, is internal evidence reference to various nations, events, etc. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. The prophet joel the word of the lord that came to joel. However, others claim the lack of historical reference makes the message timeless, and that would certainly be true of joel.

What is the book of joel about and how does it apply to us today. The book discusses joel himself, and the people of judah. This makes joel a preexilic prophet, who ministered before the fall of the northern kingdom of israel 721 b. Joel is a narrative and prophetic source of wisdom. 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. The book of joels importance to the canon of scripture stems from its being the first to develop an oftmentioned biblical idea. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord. Jan 02, 2019 the series, the book of joel explained, takes a close look at the message of the prophet joel. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god. It is a small book of only 3 chapters but it certainly packs a powerful punch.

Over the past few months, we did an intensive verse by verse study of the book of joel. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained in the chapters and verses of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. Gradually, the bible unfolds the purpose god had in christ cp. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Learn about god the father, jesus, and the holy spirit in this 3session study.

A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Its hard to pin down his exact time, because he doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. The author of the prophecy is identified only as joel the son of pethuel. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction near and far. The spirit filled only the believers, not all flesh as joel predicts. Bill hybels, timothy keller, and timothy peck give us their. Visit the eo web site to browse and download the material for church or personal use. Why do you think god may have brought about this plague. The book was written from jerusalem between bc 835 796 to the people of israel and to all later readers of the bible.

Joel s contribution to new testament thought is rich and significant. Key personalities are joel and the people of judah. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in your lifetime, or in your fathers lifetime. I discovered a god of second chances and his infinite love towards me. Lament over these terrible circumstances is key within the book of joel joel 2. The prophet joel spoke to the southern kingdom of judah, and makes no reference to the northern kingdom of israel. He uses their present physical suffering as a warning of their unfaithfulness and calls them to repent with warnings of even more destruction to come. A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains. Joel bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. This was an interesting study and taught me many valuable lessons. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction near. Vernon mcgee taking the whole word to the whole world. Its purpose was to call the southern kingdom to repentance or prepare for.

The scofield study bible has a useful outline of joel 2 and 3 in comparison with the armageddon battle. 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. Joels contribution to new testament thought is rich and significant. Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. While obadiah mentioned the terrifying event first obadiah 15, joels book gives some of the most striking and specific details in all of scripture about the day. Joel issues a call to mourn to all the people, farmers, and priests. In the 1611 king james bible, the book of joel is formed by three chapters. Joel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. 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. Unlike the other books, joel tells us a story about a terrible plague of locusts that seems to traverse across time.

Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The book of joel was likely written between 835 and 800 b. This study is based on sermons by timothy keller, the founding pastor. Book of joel encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring. Knowing the historical background oftentimes sheds light on the writings. Book of joel bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. The book of joel accounts for justice over evil in a form thats unique to the other old testament prophets. So, the people must confess their evil deeds to god. Minor prophets, books of the bible, old testament, bible study index. His father, pethuel, is mentioned nowhere else in the bible. To answer your question, i thought it would be fun to pretend to interview joel.

All of this points to a date of approximately 835 bc or soon after, making joel one of the earliest writing prophets, as well as a contemporary of the prophet elisha. The day of the lord, insect plague, valley of decision. There would be nothing that they didnt touch and no one that would be unaffected. Joel is the prophet of the great repentance, of the. The book of joel is in the old testament part of the bible. 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. Joel does not give a reason for the plague of locusts as other prophets do. Joel speaks of gods wrath and ultimate punishment of all the nations that oppressed gods people. 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 term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets. The prophet joel cannot be identified with any of the 12 other figures in the ot who have the same name. Joel in the picture study bible the book of joel with. The book of joel also provides a number of eschatological words and phrases. Dont you think the people of these nations should be given a chance to repent. As the apostle john describes in the book of revelation. In chapters 1 and 2, joel tells the jews to return to the lord. Study guide for joel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. There is this value in the study of joel that he touches nearly the whole round of the christian year, or which is the same thing, of christian experience. Joel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. The book of joel explained is a passagebypassage analysis of the.