Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2. The jewish canon lumps all together as the twelve and divides joel into four chapters. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction. Our study of the book of joel begins immediately with a description of a devastating locust plague on the.
Unlike the other books, joel tells us a story about a terrible plague of locusts that seems to. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. They are directed to look up to god in their lamentations, and to humble themselves before him, joel 1. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. It gives us some unique insight into the very workings of the mind of god, beginning even with the name of the book itself. Joel is the second of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve in hebrew scripture.
Book 1 philip and pat juler book 2 chun kertyoo book 3 reg and marjorie vines book 4 david clines book 5 john and grace robertson book 6 bob and vic mccallum book 7 chue petnamngern book 8 vic and jean fleming in the present book, as in my other books, my aim is to provide biblical reference material that bridges two gaps at the same time. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. Joel describes them destroying wheat and barley crops, stripping trees down to their bark, ruining grape vines so no wine offerings could be made to the lord. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. The book of joel is often noted for its rich poetic5 imagery.
Vetus testamentum vetus testamentum 61 2011 163183 brill. Approx 17 hours of thorough versebyverse coverage of all 3 chapters of the book of joel. The book of zechariah is an extraordinary and clearly inspired book of the bible. Judah, the setting for the book, is devastated by a vast horde of locusts. Book of joel, second of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets. This attack causes significant damage to the economy and agriculture as this disaster of locusts is accompanied by a severe famine throughout the land. Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Study the bible online using commentary on joel and more. Read joel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Hath this been in your days, or in the days of your fathers. The book of joel opens with the telling of an impending locust swarm and its consequences. Forerunners proclaiming the coming of jesus in my opinion, we are in the early days of the generation in which jesus will return. Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. The book of joel accounts for justice over evil in a form thats unique to the other old testament prophets.
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 one message that really stands out in the book of joel, is the day of the lord. Understanding the book of joel creator is universal. All sorts of people sharing in the calamity are called upon to lament it, joel 1. 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. Whatever fol lows the i am will eventually find you. The book ends with paul in prison in rome for the first time. 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. The genre of joel is narrative and prophetic oracle. Pdf understanding the structure of the book of joel in light of. The book of joel written around 800bc and begins by describing a disastrous attack of locusts in the country of judah. 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 was likely written between 835 and 800 b. Many times we wield the power of i am against ourselves. The postexilic composition of the book can least of all be proved from the mention of the elders see especially i. It is a warning to rich, political and religious leaders of world. Pdf the date and meaning of the book of joel elie assis. Little is known about joel, a prophet from judah perhaps jerusalem. Joel is describing how all the trees of the field were destroyed by. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Conservative notes from dr morris who approaches the text seeking its literal meaning in the context. Joel is a narrative and prophetic source of wisdom. The book of joels importance to the canon of scripture stems from its being the first to develop an oftmentioned biblical idea. The masoretic text places joel between hosea and amos the order inherited by the tanakh and old testament, while the septuagint order is hoseaamosmicah joel obadiahjonah.
We get caught in traffic and grump, i am so unlucky. Forerunners bring understanding of the judgment of god. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and together formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. Most scholars date the book after the exile to babylon 586 b. Playable on your computer, mp3 player or dvd player. 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. Besides this very short message we do not know anything about the person and circumstances of joels life. The book relates nothing about joel except his name and that of his father. The book of joel is part of the jewish tanakh, and also the old testament of the christian bible. By the millions ravenous locusts will swoop over israel, gorging themselves on every plant in sight. In terms of technicality, allens commentary on joel falls somewhere in the middle.
Joel lesson 1 the book of joel is penned by the prophet joel. This is the day in which god reveals his attributes of wrath, power and holiness, and it is a. The overriding theme of the book of joel is the day of the lord, a day of gods wrath and judgment. You can find the best commentary on joel for you using the tools on the right side. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord.
Book of joel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel 1. Read joel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Verses 17 it is a foolish fancy which some of the jews have, that this joel the prophet was the same with that joel who was the son of samuel. What is the book of joel about and how does it apply to us today. Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. Remember that many of the minor prophets are of supreme importance in understanding scripture and prophecy in particular. His subsequent history is not recorded, which would indicate the book was written before that history was known. Allen the books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah new international commentary on the old testament, 1976. This invasion of locusts destroys everythingthe fields of grain, the vineyards, the gardens and the trees. Study the bible online using commentary on joel 1 and more.
Pdf on jun 15, 2017, emmanuel dibia and others published an exegesis and. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Understanding the book of joel is more than a message or warning to world. No further details are given about him anywhere in scripture. Bible commentary will give you some clues to this difficult interpretive issue. Robertsons commentary should be supplemented by his thoughts on the book in his more recent christ of the prophets. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. First, the good news calvins prayers are excellent. As we read in the new testament book of james, faith, if it has no works, is dead and faith without works is useless james 2. The forerunner school of ministry mike bickle studies in the book of joel page 1 ihopkc missions base. The book of obadiah is the shortest book in the old testament, the 4th book of the twelve minor prophets. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets.
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. Its hard know his exact time, because joel doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. Joel is bright and flowing, his imagery and language are fine driver, introduction to the literature of the old testament. The first verse of this short book names joel jehovah is god the son of pethuel as author. The hebrew text of joel seems to have suffered little from scribal transmission, but is at a few points supplemented by the septuagint, syriac, and vulgate versions, or by conjectural emendation. It is spoken of as a judgment which there was no precedent of in former ages, joel 1. This one of the reasons i love the old testament book of joel and why im grateful we studied it together at the 2011 epicenter conference because it is a powerful call to action. The pulpit commentary relates some information from pseudoepiphanius, who, in his lives of the prophets. After a superscription ascribing the prophecy to joel son of pethuel, the book may be broken down into the. However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. Joel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In pharoahs dream he saw 14 kine coming out of the river which was prophetic of a 14 yr famine are not the 2ooo swine that jesus sent into the river prophetic of a 2k yr spritual famine coming. Key personalities are joel and the people of judah. Joel is so prophetic that a spritual famine is coming of a 2000 yr duration,not a famine of bread but of hearing the words of our lord.
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. Most modern students of the bible believe the locusts were real insects that destroyed the crops, leaving the people hungry. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries excerpt why is joel so important. Joel calls the inhabitants of judah and jerusalem to lament and return to the lord during a time of national disaster. Nothing is known about the prophet joel whose name this book bears. The book of joel describes the devastation of a vast horde of locusts as a marching army destroying everything in its path.
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