Joel 1
Book Introduction - Joel
Read first chapter of Joel Joel, a prophet of Judah, probably exercised his ministry during the reign of Joash (2Chr 22. to 24.). In his youth he may have known Elijah, and he certainly was a contemporary of Elisha. The plagues of insects, which were the token of the divine chastening, give occasion for the unveiling of the coming "day of the Lord" (Isaiah 2:12, refs.), in its two aspects of judgment on the Gentiles and blessing for Israel. Joel is in three chief parts:- The plague of insects, 1:1-20.
- The day of the Lord, 2:1-3:8.
- Retrospect of the day of the Lord, and full kingdom blessing, 3:9-21.
- (1) The invasion of Palestine from the north by Gentile world-powers headed up under the Beast and false prophet Joel 2:1-10 "Armageddon," (See Scofield "Revelation 16:14").
- (2) the Lord's army and destruction of the invaders Joel 2:11; Revelation 19:11-21.
- (3) the repentance of Judah in the land Joel 2:12-17 (See Scofield "Deuteronomy 30:3").
- (4) the answer of Jehovah Joel 2:18-27
- (5) the effusion of the Spirit in the (Jewish) "last days" Joel 2:28,29.
- (6) the return of the Lord in glory and the setting up of the kingdom Joel 2:30-32; Acts 15:15-17 by the regathering of the nation and judgment of the nations Joel 3:1-16
- (7) full and permanent kingdom blessing Joel 3:17-21; Zechariah 14:1-21. (See Scofield "Matthew 25:32").
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