Joel The Day of the Lord John Stevenson

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Joel The Day of the Lord © John Stevenson, 2010 Maps by David P.

Joel The Day of the Lord © John Stevenson, 2010 Maps by David P. Barrett, used by permission

Joel 1: 1 The word of the LORD that came to Joel, the son

Joel 1: 1 The word of the LORD that came to Joel, the son of Pethuel:

After the Babylonian Before the Captivity Babylonian Captivity • No mention of rebuilding Jerusalem

After the Babylonian Before the Captivity Babylonian Captivity • No mention of rebuilding Jerusalem • “Northern army” points to Assyria or Babylon as threat (2: 20) • Temple standing (1: 14) • Israel scattered (3: 2) • Judah sold to Javen – Greeks (3: 6) • Edom did violence to sons of Judah (3: 19) • No mention of kings; elders & priests lead Israel (2: 16 -17)

 • Joel makes no mention of the northern kingdom of Israel as a

• Joel makes no mention of the northern kingdom of Israel as a separate entity. • When he does speak of Israel, he uses it in a sense where it seems to refer to a united covenant people of God.

1: 1 2: 12 2: 28 3: 1 Spirit of Judgment & Locusts Army

1: 1 2: 12 2: 28 3: 1 Spirit of Judgment & Locusts Army of Call to the Promise the Lord Repent Lord

Joel 1: 2 -3 Hear this, O elders, And listen, all inhabitants of the

Joel 1: 2 -3 Hear this, O elders, And listen, all inhabitants of the land. Has anything like this happened in your days Or in your fathers’ days? 3 Tell your sons about it, And let your sons tell their sons, And their sons the next generation.

“For if you refuse to let My people go, behold, tomorrow I will bring

“For if you refuse to let My people go, behold, tomorrow I will bring locusts into your territory. ” (Exodus 10: 4)

“They shall cover the surface of the land, so that no one will be

“They shall cover the surface of the land, so that no one will be able to see the land. They will also eat the rest of what has escaped-- what is left to you from the hail-and they will eat every tree which sprouts for you out of the field. ” (Exodus 10: 5).

“Then your houses shall be filled and the houses of all your servants and

“Then your houses shall be filled and the houses of all your servants and the houses of all the Egyptians, something which neither your fathers nor your grandfathers have seen, from the day that they came upon the earth until this day. ” And he turned and went out from Pharaoh. (Exodus 10: 6).

Joel 1: 2 -3 Hear this, O elders, And listen, all inhabitants of the

Joel 1: 2 -3 Hear this, O elders, And listen, all inhabitants of the land. Has anything like this happened in your days Or in your fathers’ days? 3 Tell your sons about it, And let your sons tell their sons, And their sons the next generation.

Joel 1: 4 What the gnawing locust has left, the swarming locust has eaten;

Joel 1: 4 What the gnawing locust has left, the swarming locust has eaten; And what the swarming locust has left, the creeping locust has eaten; And what the creeping locust has left, the stripping locust has eaten.

Joel 1: 6 For a nation has invaded my land, Mighty and without number;

Joel 1: 6 For a nation has invaded my land, Mighty and without number; Its teeth are the teeth of a lion, And it has the fangs of a lioness.

Joel 1: 7 It has made my vine a waste And my fig tree

Joel 1: 7 It has made my vine a waste And my fig tree splinters. It has stripped them bare and cast them away; Their branches have become white.

Joel 1: 9 The grain offering and the drink offering are cut off From

Joel 1: 9 The grain offering and the drink offering are cut off From the house of the LORD. The priests mourn, The ministers of the LORD.

Joel 1: 10 The field is ruined, The land mourns; For the grain is

Joel 1: 10 The field is ruined, The land mourns; For the grain is ruined, The new wine dries up, Fresh oil fails. The field falls, The land loses; The grain is gone, The wine withers, Fresh oil fails.

Joel 1: 11 Be ashamed, O farmers, Wail, O vinedressers, For the wheat and

Joel 1: 11 Be ashamed, O farmers, Wail, O vinedressers, For the wheat and the barley; Because the harvest of the field is destroyed.

Joel 1: 12 The vine dries up And the fig tree fails; The pomegranate,

Joel 1: 12 The vine dries up And the fig tree fails; The pomegranate, the palm also, and the apple tree, All the trees of the field dry up. Indeed, rejoicing dries up From the sons of men.

Joel 1: 13 Gird yourselves with sackcloth And lament, O priests; Wail, O ministers

Joel 1: 13 Gird yourselves with sackcloth And lament, O priests; Wail, O ministers of the altar! Come, spend the night in sackcloth O ministers of my God, For the grain offering and the drink offering Are withheld from the house of your God.

Joel 1: 14 Consecrate a fast, Proclaim a solemn assembly; Gather the elders And

Joel 1: 14 Consecrate a fast, Proclaim a solemn assembly; Gather the elders And all the inhabitants of the land To the house of the LORD your God, And cry out to the LORD.

Joel 1: 15 Alas for the day! For the day of the LORD is

Joel 1: 15 Alas for the day! For the day of the LORD is near, And it will come as destruction from the Almighty.

Discuss the findings from your paper on the Day of the Lord • What

Discuss the findings from your paper on the Day of the Lord • What is the first use of the term in the Bible? • How is it described in the prophets? • How does the New Testament use the term?

Wail, for the day of the LORD is near! It will come as destruction

Wail, for the day of the LORD is near! It will come as destruction from the Almighty. 7 Therefore all hands will fall limp, And every man's heart will melt. 8 They will be terrified, Pains and anguish will take hold of them; They will writhe like a woman in labor, They will look at one another in astonishment, Their faces aflame. (Isaiah 13: 6 -8).

Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, Cruel, with fury and burning anger,

Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, Cruel, with fury and burning anger, To make the land a desolation; And He will exterminate its sinners from it. 10 For the stars of heaven and their constellations Will not flash forth their light; The sun will be dark when it rises And the moon will not shed its light. (Isaiah 13: 9 -10).

Thus I will punish the world for its evil And the wicked for their

Thus I will punish the world for its evil And the wicked for their iniquity; I will also put an end to the arrogance of the proud And abase the haughtiness of the ruthless. (Isaiah 13: 11).

 • It is near (Isaiah 13: 6; Joel 1: 15; Zephaniah 1: 7,

• It is near (Isaiah 13: 6; Joel 1: 15; Zephaniah 1: 7, 14). • It is a time when the land becomes desolate (Isaiah 13: 9). • It is a day when God deals with the nations (Ezekiel 30: 3; Obadiah 1: 15). • It is a day of darkness (Amos 5: 18 -20). • Comes like a thief (1 Thessalonians 5: 2; 2 Peter 3: 10).

1: 1 2: 1 Locusts Army of the Lord Jerusalem Present Imminent 2: 12

1: 1 2: 1 Locusts Army of the Lord Jerusalem Present Imminent 2: 12 2: 28 3: 1

Joel 2: 1 Blow a trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm on My

Joel 2: 1 Blow a trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, For the day of the LORD is coming; Surely it is near,

Joel 2: 2 A day of darkness and gloom, A day of clouds and

Joel 2: 2 A day of darkness and gloom, A day of clouds and thick darkness. As the dawn is spread over the mountains, So there is a great and mighty people; There has never been anything like it, Nor will there be again after it To the years of many generations. Has anything like this happened in your days Or in your fathers’ days? (Joel 1: 2)

Joel 2: 3 A fire consumes before them And behind them a flame burns.

Joel 2: 3 A fire consumes before them And behind them a flame burns. The land is like the garden of Eden before them But a desolate wilderness behind them, And nothing at all escapes them.

Joel 2: 4 Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like war

Joel 2: 4 Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like war horses, so they run.

Joel 2: 5 With a noise as of chariots They leap on the tops

Joel 2: 5 With a noise as of chariots They leap on the tops of the mountains, Like the crackling of a flame of fire consuming the stubble, Like a mighty people arranged for battle.

Joel 2: 11 The LORD utters His voice before His army; Surely His camp

Joel 2: 11 The LORD utters His voice before His army; Surely His camp is very great, For strong is he who carries out His word. The day of the LORD is indeed great and very awesome, And who can endure it?

1: 1 2: 1 Locusts Army of the Lord Jerusalem Present Imminent 2: 12

1: 1 2: 1 Locusts Army of the Lord Jerusalem Present Imminent 2: 12 Call to Repent 2: 28 3: 1

Joel 2: 12 -13 “Yet even now, ” declares the LORD, “Return to Me

Joel 2: 12 -13 “Yet even now, ” declares the LORD, “Return to Me with all your heart, And with fasting, weeping and mourning; 13 And rend your heart and not your garments. ” Now return to the LORD your God, For He is gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness And relenting of evil.

Joel 2: 14 Who knows whether He will not turn and relent And leave

Joel 2: 14 Who knows whether He will not turn and relent And leave a blessing behind Him, Even a grain offering and a drink offering For the LORD your God?

Joel 2: 15 Blow a trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, proclaim a solemn

Joel 2: 15 Blow a trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, proclaim a solemn assembly,

Joel 2: 16 Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, Assemble the elders, Gather the

Joel 2: 16 Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, Assemble the elders, Gather the children and the nursing infants. Let the bridegroom come out of his room And the bride out of her bridal chamber.

Joel 2: 17 Let the priests, the LORD’S ministers, Weep between the porch and

Joel 2: 17 Let the priests, the LORD’S ministers, Weep between the porch and the altar, And let them say, “Spare Your people, O LORD, And do not make Your inheritance a reproach, A byword among the nations. Why should they among the peoples say, ‘Where is their God? ’”

Joel 2: 18 -19 Then the LORD will be zealous for His land And

Joel 2: 18 -19 Then the LORD will be zealous for His land And will have pity on His people. 19 The LORD will answer and say to His people, “Behold, I am going to send you grain, new wine and oil, And you will be satisfied in full with them; And I will never again make you a reproach among the nations. ”

Joel 2: 21 -22 Do not fear, O land, rejoice and be glad, For

Joel 2: 21 -22 Do not fear, O land, rejoice and be glad, For the LORD has done great things. 22 Do not fear, beasts of the field, For the pastures of the wilderness have turned green, For the tree has borne its fruit, The fig tree and the vine have yielded in full.

Joel 2: 23 So rejoice, O sons of Zion, And be glad in the

Joel 2: 23 So rejoice, O sons of Zion, And be glad in the LORD your God; For He has given you the early rain for your vindication. And He has poured down for you the rain, The early and latter rain as before.

Joel 2: 24 -25 The threshing floors will be full of grain, And the

Joel 2: 24 -25 The threshing floors will be full of grain, And the vats will overflow with the new wine and oil. 25 Then I will make up to you for the years That the swarming locust has eaten, The creeping locust, the stripping locust and the gnawing locust, My great army which I sent among you.

Joel 2: 27 Thus you will know that I am in the midst of

Joel 2: 27 Thus you will know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am the LORD your God, And there is no other; And My people will never be put to shame.

1: 1 2: 12 2: 28 Spirit of Locusts Army of the Lord Call

1: 1 2: 12 2: 28 Spirit of Locusts Army of the Lord Call to Lord Repent Jerusalem Nations Present Imminent Future 3: 1

Joel 2: 28 -29 It will come about after this That I will pour

Joel 2: 28 -29 It will come about after this That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and daughters will prophesy, Your old men will dreams, Your young men will see visions. 29 Even on the male and female servants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

Joel 2: 30 -31 I will display wonders in the sky and on the

Joel 2: 30 -31 I will display wonders in the sky and on the earth, Blood, fire and columns of smoke. 31 The sun will be turned into darkness And the moon into blood Before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes.

Prophecy & Fulfillment • God’s Spirit to be poured out • Sons and daughters

Prophecy & Fulfillment • God’s Spirit to be poured out • Sons and daughters to prophesy • Dreams and visions • Blood and fire, and vapor of smoke • Sun darkened, moon into blood • God’s Spirit was poured out • Men and women prophesied • Dreams and visions given • Blood of Jesus shed and tongues of fire given • Sun darkened at crucifixion

Joel 2: 32 And it will come about that whoever calls on the name

Joel 2: 32 And it will come about that whoever calls on the name of the LORD Will be delivered; For on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem There will be those who escape, As the LORD has said, Even among the survivors whom the LORD calls.

God intended to seed furrowed hearts and to water them with his poured-out Spirit

God intended to seed furrowed hearts and to water them with his poured-out Spirit so that hearts would blossom and bear good fruit (Pg 136).

1: 1 2: 12 2: 28 3: 1 Spirit of Judgment & Locusts Army

1: 1 2: 12 2: 28 3: 1 Spirit of Judgment & Locusts Army of the Promise the Lord Call to Lord Repent Jerusalem Nations Present Imminent Future Ultimate

Joel 3: 1 For behold, in those days and at that time, When I

Joel 3: 1 For behold, in those days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

Joel 3: 2 I will gather all the nations And bring them down to

Joel 3: 2 I will gather all the nations And bring them down to the valley of Jehoshaphat. Then I will enter into judgment with them there On behalf of My people and My inheritance, Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; And they have divided up My land.

Jerusalem …the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of

Jerusalem …the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat (2 Chro. 20: 1) Ammon Moab Edom

Jerusalem Then some came and reported to Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming

Jerusalem Then some came and reported to Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea…” (2 Chro. 20: 2) Ammon Moab Edom

Jerusalem En-gedi “…out of Aram and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar (that is Engedi).

Jerusalem En-gedi “…out of Aram and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar (that is Engedi). ” (2 Chro. 20: 2) Ammon Moab Edom

Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a

Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. 4 So Judah gathered together to seek help from the LORD; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD. (2 Chronicles 20: 3 -4)

“O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this

“O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You. ” (2 Chronicles 20: 12)

When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the

When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the LORD and those who praised Him in holy attire, as they went out before the army and said, “Give thanks to the LORD, for His lovingkindness is everlasting. ” (2 Chronicles 20: 21)

When they began singing and praising, the LORD set ambushes against the sons of

When they began singing and praising, the LORD set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were routed. (2 Chronicles 20: 22)

For the sons of Ammon and Moab rose up against the inhabitants of Mount

For the sons of Ammon and Moab rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir destroying them completely; and when they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. (2 Chronicles 20: 23).

Joel 3: 2 I will gather all the nations And bring them down to

Joel 3: 2 I will gather all the nations And bring them down to the valley of Jehoshaphat. Then I will enter into judgment with them there On behalf of My people and My inheritance, Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; And they have divided up My land.

Joel 3: 9 -10 Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare a war; rouse the

Joel 3: 9 -10 Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare a war; rouse the mighty men! Let all the soldiers draw near, let them come up! 10 Beat your plowshares into swords And your pruning hooks into spears; Let the weak say, “I am a mighty man. ”

Joel 3: 11 -12 Hasten and come, all you surrounding nations, And gather yourselves

Joel 3: 11 -12 Hasten and come, all you surrounding nations, And gather yourselves there. Bring down, O LORD, Your mighty ones. 12 Let the nations be aroused And come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat, For there I will sit to judge All the surrounding nations.

Joel 3: 13 Put in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, tread,

Joel 3: 13 Put in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, tread, for the wine press is full; The vats overflow, for their wickedness is great.

Joel 3: 14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of

Joel 3: 14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.

Joel 3: 15 -16 The sun and moon grow dark And the stars lose

Joel 3: 15 -16 The sun and moon grow dark And the stars lose their brightness. 16 The LORD roars from Zion And utters His voice from Jerusalem, And the heavens and the earth tremble. But the LORD is a refuge for His people And a stronghold to the sons of Israel.

1: 1 2: 12 2: 28 3: 1 Spirit of Judgment & Locusts Army

1: 1 2: 12 2: 28 3: 1 Spirit of Judgment & Locusts Army of the Promise the Lord Call to Lord Repent Jerusalem Nations Present Imminent Book Begins: Mourning over present desolation Future Ultimate Book Ends: Rejoicing over future deliverance

Joel 3: 17 Then you will know that I am the LORD your God,

Joel 3: 17 Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, Dwelling in Zion, My holy mountain. So Jerusalem will be holy, And strangers will pass through it no more.

Joel 3: 18 And in that day The mountains will drip with sweet wine,

Joel 3: 18 And in that day The mountains will drip with sweet wine, And the hills will flow with milk, And all the brooks of Judah will flow with water; And a spring will go out from the house of the LORD To water the valley of Shittim.

Joel 3: 19 Egypt will become a waste, And Edom will become a desolate

Joel 3: 19 Egypt will become a waste, And Edom will become a desolate wilderness, Because of the violence done to the sons of Judah, In whose land they have shed innocent blood.

Joel 3: 20 But Judah will be inhabited forever And Jerusalem for all generations.

Joel 3: 20 But Judah will be inhabited forever And Jerusalem for all generations. 21 And I will avenge their blood which I have not avenged, For the LORD dwells in Zion.

Is there a difference between… The Day of the Lord Jesus Christ

Is there a difference between… The Day of the Lord Jesus Christ

Discuss how these New Testament verses impact our understanding of the Day of the

Discuss how these New Testament verses impact our understanding of the Day of the Lord • • • I Corinthians 1: 8; 5: 5 2 Corinthians 1: 14 Philippians 1: 6 Romans 2: 15 -16 2 Peter 3: 10