Nholy bible book of joel

The following scripture is from the authorized king james version of the holy bible, now in the public domain. Has anything like this ever happened in your daysor in the days of. Joel also is important for giving us a glimpse of early endtime speculation that will be expanded further in other biblical books. Watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of joel. In those days and at that time, when i restore the fortunes of judah and jerusalem, i will gather all nations and bring them down to the valley of jehoshaphat. The day of the lord is spoken of five times in this book, this is a thousand year period where christ will set up his kingdom on earth from the time he returns to earth till the creation of the new heaven and the new earth. Joel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. Peter quotes this passage acts 2, and the question concerns the relationship of joels passage to the day of pentecost. Joel books of the bible growing christians ministries. He is mentioned by name only once in the hebrew bible, in the introduction to that book, as the son of pethuel. Indirect references throughout the book have been claimed in support of dates that have differed.

The book of joel places great emphasis on the motif of the divine presence residing in the midst of israel, and it is asserted that the prophets main purpose was to bring the people to renew their connection with the lord after the destruction of the temple, which, though physically ruined, had not lost its religious significance. They were all filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. It is hard to pinpoint when the book of joel was recorded. The book of joel is without the customary dating formula used by the prophets hos. Holy scripture is itself the interpreter of this most weighty promise. The author281 the name joel means, the lord is god. To answer your question, i thought it would be fun to pretend to interview joel.

His little book contains the substance and the text of the deeper and larger. The book of joel places great emphasis on the motif of the divine presence residing in the midst of israel, and it is asserted that the prophets main purpose was to bring the. In any case, its message is not significantly affected by its dating. The scene of his labors was the southern israelite kingdom of juda, and probably its capital jerusalem, for he repeatedly refers to temple and altar. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth 1 samuel 2 samuel 1 kings 2 kings.

Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old. The book of joel is the second of the minor prophetical books and the twentyninth book in the bible. Some believe it was written as early as 850 bce and others believe it was written after the exile as late as the 5 th century bce. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The nonbiblical legends about him are unconvincing. Blow ye the trumpet in zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain. Is it true that you\re a real old testament prophet. Mourning over the locust plaguehear this, you leaders of the people. The book of joels importance to the canon of scripture stems from its being the first to develop an oftmentioned biblical idea. This is the holy book of joel, known simply as joel. The book of joel is one of the books of the old testament in the bible.

Joel describes a plague of locusts in palestine it is hard to know when the book joel was written since the events told about may have happened many times. The book contains no references to datable historical events. Title the greek septuagint and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1. His father, pethuel, is mentioned nowhere else in the bible. 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. After the death of saul, when david had returned from striking down the amalekites, david remained two days in ziklag. Book of joel the library of hebrew bibleold testament. Online catholic bible click here for complete book of joel. This is the day in which god reveals his attributes of wrath, power and holiness, and it is a terrifying day to his enemies. Yval, the son of phatuel, second in the list of the twelve minor prophets. Chapter 17 the holy spirit in the book of joel worthy christian.

Even when these terrible things happen, they must ask god to save them joel 2. Twelve other men in the old testament have this name, none of whom can be identified with the author of this book. There i will put them on trial for what they did to my inheritance, my people israel, b. Joel 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to joel. God will roar with a loud cry from zion and cause the earth to tremble before him. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. Joel does not give a reason for the plague of locusts as other prophets do. Talks from joel can be accessed by choosing one of the lessons listed below.

The book of joel is apocalyptic in nature, referring to the day of the lord. This is what was spoken by the prophet joel desiring god. The second major problem in the book concerns the fulfillment of joel 2. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Then again, if joel is speaking about a literal insect attack, there is virtually no telling when the book was written joel 1. Many interpreters date it somewhere between the late seventh and early fifth centuries b. We do not know for sure when joel lived, but we do know that he ministered to the southern kingdom of judah and the city of jerusalem. Joel 1, new international version niv the bible app. Joel means jehovah is my god and he pictures christ as the restorer. We do know that joel belongs among the books of the bible.

It was most likely written between 835 and 800 years before. Jan 02, 2020 the overriding theme of the book of joel is the day of the lord, a day of gods wrath and judgment. Verses 30 and 31 are clearly before the coming of the great and awesome day of the lord verse 31, while the surrounding verses are about the time after christs return. 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. The overriding theme of the book of joel is the day of the lord, a day of gods wrath and judgment. The book of joel, though, like many prophecies, sometimes jumps from one time period to another. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Many have concluded, with little evidence, that the book was written as early as 830 bc. The book of joel is part of the jewish tanakh, and also the old testament of the christian bible. Sep 15, 2012 this is the holy book of job, known simply as the book of job. Joel 1 niv the word of the lord that came to joel bible gateway. Chapters 12 refer to a plague of locusts which ravaged judah at the time. Most modern students of the bible believe the locusts were real insects that destroyed the crops, leaving the people hungry.

This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of joel by. Joel is describing the great abomination of desolation. Book of joel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The date the book of joel was written has aroused a good deal of discussion among biblical scholars. The book states that it was written by the prophet joel, although nothing is said about himself except that he was the son of pethuel. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Joel 3 niv bible in those days and at that time, when. 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 holy bible book 29 joel kjv dramatized audio youtube. Joel is sad but it is also prophetic that god is gonna pour out his spirit on all flesh.

He is not mentioned outside the books of joel and acts ac 2. The word of the lord that came to joel son of pethuel. Yuil was a prophet of ancient israel, the second of the twelve minor prophets and according to the. In the first chapter, the day of the lord is experienced historically by the plague of locusts upon the land. 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. The book of joel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 29 duration. Joel goes on to say that in those days darkness will cover the sun. Judging from his concern with judah and jerusalem see 2. The chapters and verses of joel from the douay rheims version of the online catholic bible. Joel was the oldest of the prophets of judah whose writings have come down to us. This is the holy book of job, known simply as the book of job. In the 1611 king james bible, the book of joel is formed by three chapters.

In the last few verses of the book, god says that he will. Several theories are based on the books of amos or isaiah. The prophecy of joel may seem unimportant as it contains only three brief chapters. 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.

Joels passage was fulfilled partially in his own day and was terminated at the day of. So, the people must confess their evil deeds to god. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. Joel s passage was fulfilled partially in his own day and was terminated at the day of. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets. Charles savelle center point bible institute 1 the book of joel message. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. It was most likely written between 835 and 800 years before the birth of. The book of the prophet joel comes second in the group of minor prophets, but. This was made to assess how well you know the book. Verses 30 and 31 are clearly before the coming of the great and awesome day of the lord verse 31, while the surrounding verses are about the time after.

The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the twelve minor prophets. Joel also figures large in the new testament, with some 28 references. Nov 12, 2015 several theories are based on the books of amos or isaiah quoting the book of joel, which would suggest the book of joel was written before the book of amos or the book of isaiah. Joel is a seminal book for an understanding of the prophetic message. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king. That y jesus said the, nite was coming when when no man can work,my god my my god y has thou forsaken me. Peter quotes this passage acts 2, and the question concerns the relationship of joel s passage to the day of pentecost. Book of joel, second of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor.

Basically, it is that, the day of the lord is coming to bring judgment for gods enemies and restoration for gods people. Within each lesson you will be able to listen to the 15 minute talk and follow along with the provided study guide. From this book, we can see that he was acquainted with the land, the farming and the geography. The book of joel has striking linguistic parallels to the language of amos, micah, zephaniah, jeremiah and ezekiel. However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is.

Scripture, also called sacred scripture, the revered texts, or holy writ, of the. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. For the day of the lord is coming, for it is at hand. The holy bible book 23 isaiah kjv dramatized audio duration. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Book of joel old testament britannica encyclopedia britannica. Joel old testament prophet amazing bible timeline with. The book of joel is in the old testament part of the bible. A day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, like the morning clouds spread over the mountains. Read the verses of joel as an online bible study course resource.