Summary of Joel 1:1-2:11
God spoke to Joel about the day of the Lord. On that day, an invasion of locusts that have eaten everything, an army that invades and lays waste to everything, and the fields, grain, and wine are ruined and ground up. He tells the people to lament and call upon God. For the day will come like destruction. There will be no food. All, even the sheep and cows, will suffer.
On the day of the Lord, an army will come. The day will be black. Fire will devour everything. They will resemble horses making loud noises like chariots. They will rush upon the cities. The earth will shake, the heavens will tremble, the sun and moon will be darkened, and the stars will no longer shine. The Lord thunders at the head of his army. They are mighty and innumerable. The day of the Lord is great and dreadful.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 11, Day 2: Joel 1:1-2:11
3) On the day of the Lord, an invasion of locusts that have eaten everything, an army that invades and lays waste to everything, and the fields, grain, and wine are ruined and ground up. He tells the people to lament and call upon God. For the day will come like destruction. There will be no food. All, even the sheep and cows, will suffer.
On the day of the Lord, an army will come. The day will be black. Fire will devour everything. They will resemble horses making loud noises like chariots. They will rush upon the cities. The earth will shake, the heavens will tremble, the sun and moon will be darkened, and the stars will no longer shine. The Lord thunders at the head of his army. They are mighty and innumerable. The day of the Lord is great and dreadful.
4) Mankind’s repeated sin and disobedience to God. Bible scholars believe around this time that God was angry with the king and queen at this time.
5) There have been many times of desolation in my life. Where I felt alone and forlorn, helpless and scared. I prayed to God for only He can comfort me and reassure me. I just tried to take it one day at a time and get through day-by-day.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 11, Day 2: Joel 1:1-2:11
Judah’s day of the Lord did not seem fun. While the final day of the Lord may seem scary, and going through it does not seem like fun, what lies on the other side will be worth it!
End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 11, Day 2: Joel 1:1-2:11
Dating when Joel lived and prophesized has been debated amongst Bible scholars because there are no time references in the book. Bible scholars say that Joel was believed to have been a prophet between the ninth century to the third century B.C. His book is the Second book of the Minor Prophets. He was speaking to the kingdom of Judah. He was an early prophet.
Joel was announcing a coming time of famine and ruin to Judah. The people should mourn over this and repent.
In Joel 1, the day of the Lord refers to the present judgment of Judah by God (locusts and drought). This is their punishment.
The ultimate day of the Lord is when Jesus will return to earth, ushering in His kingdom and bringing the final judgment.
Joel 2 describes the coming judgment of Judah — a mighty army and offers a hope of blessing for those who trust God.
Many Bible scholars believe that the judgment that Joel 2 describes did not happen because the people repented under the new king, Joash.
The army was sent by God who controls everything.
Fun Fact: Nearly 1/3 of the book of Joel is quoted by prophets who came after him.
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