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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 11, Day 3: Joel 2:12-27

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Summary of Joel 2:12-27

The Lord asks His people to return to him. He is forgiving and he may relent and even bless those who do turn to Him. Everyone should gather and declare a holy fast, and ask the Lord to spare them.

God pitied His people when they did repent. He promised to provide for His people and never again make them an object of scorn to the nations. He will drive away their enemies.

Joel tells the people to not be afraid for the Lord has done great things. He will restore His people, feed them, bless them. He will be their God. They will never again be shamed.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 11, Day 3: Joel 2:12-27

6a) Return to Him. Repent. Declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly, gather the people, and pray to God to spare them and not make them an object of scorn.

b) Ancient Hebrew people would rend (or tear) their garments as an extreme sign of mourning. Here, God is saying to repent and change their hearts, not just make a show of repentance. This takes place by truly repenting before God and changing your ways to be like God’s and not your own.

7) Gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in love, gives blessings, jealous for His land. I would say gracious speaks to me today. I am always in need of grace for I am a sinner, I sin every day, and I need His forgiveness to keep pressing forward in this world.

8a) God pitied His people. He promised to provide for His people, sending new wine and olive oil, and never again make them an object of scorn to the nations. He will drive away their enemies.

b) God will restore His people and all that they lost during the period of judgment that God brought upon his people (a plague of locusts). He will give them back a time of abundance. Believers today can take heart that God will restore you even when you experience a setback or difficult times. God can give back anything that has been taken from you. God is omnipotent and the One in control. God can do anything.

9) With all of the many blessings He has given me and the directions my life continues to take.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 11, Day 3:2:12-27

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how good God is! He takes away but he gives back. So amazing, especially when we are so undeserving!

Reminds me of Matt Redman’s song “Blessed Be Your Name” with the lines that say “You give and take away”

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 11, Day 3: Joel 2:12-27

God requires heartfelt repentance, not just an outward sign of tearing your clothes. This is out of the goodness and mercy of God, knowing that He will forgive you.

Leaders of the church should lead people into repentance.

God will restore prosperity and defeat enemies if one repents. God restores what He has taken away.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 11, Day 2: Joel 1:1-2:11

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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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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 5: John 7:37-52

by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 7:37-52

Jesus invites those who are thirsty to come to him. Whoever believes in him will have rivers of living water flow within (Jesus meant the Holy Spirit here). Many believed he was the Prophet and Messiah. Others still questioned.

The guards did not bring in Jesus as the chief priests and the Pharisees wanted. Nicodemus spoke up, but was denied, too.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 5: John 7:37-52

11a) Holy Spirit

b) It means we have the Holy Spirit within, guiding us. This means that we are guided daily and have the presence of the Lord within. The Holy Spirit reveals God’s truth to us and teaches us.

c) The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all work together for our good. God sent Jesus to do His will. The Holy Spirit was given when Jesus died. All are meant to help us walk with God.

12a) The Prophet, Messiah

b) They could not get over the fact that Jesus came from Galilee.

c) Good question and I can’t think of a specific example. It’s hard to hear God’s truth amongst all the other noise. That’s when I turn to prayer or the Bible to hear His voice.

13a)  “Does our law condemn a man without first hearing him to find out what he has been doing?” Basically, the law of innocent until proven guilty. Nicodemus was shut down and dismissed.

b) Pretty willing. The desire for safety and security.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 5: John 7:37-52

You can see the close-mindedness of the Jewish leaders here and their desire to get rid of Jesus no matter what. Yet, God is in control.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 5: John 7:37-52

Jesus uses water again to illustrate his point that if you come to him, you will have living waters (eternal life). God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness. The Festival included the symbolic pouring out of water on the altar. Now, Jesus will do so again.

The Holy Spirit gives believers new life, seals them as God’s, and gives them power to live for God.

All were invited (anyone) to quench their spiritual thirst. You must believe in Jesus.

Jesus divided people. You either believed, or you didn’t, and there were a fair amount on either side.

Because of Jesus’ eloquence, he could not be arrested. His time had not yet come.

The religious leaders were blind to all reason, even when Nicodemus pointed out their condemnation before a trial could take place.

Prophets had, indeed, come from Galilee: Jonah (2 Kings 14:25) and Elijah.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 4: John 7:25-36

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 7:25-36

The people began questioning Jesus, saying that when the Messiah comes, no one will know where he will come from, and they know where Jesus came from. Jesus answers that he is from God and was sent from God.

They tried to seize Jesus, but his time had not yet come.

Jesus said he is only here for a short time and then he’ll be gone and no one can find him nor can they come. The people were confused and had no idea what Jesus was talking about.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 4: John 7:25-36

8a) Jesus claimed he was from God and God sent him. They could not arrest him because his time had not yet come.

b) God protects Jesus here as he fulfills his purpose. God protects us, too when our time has not yet come.

9a) Jesus knew he was going to heaven and no one could follow him yet. He also meant no one (the guards) would find him because his time had not yet come.

b) With confusion. They had no idea what Jesus was talking about. They thought Jesus was talking about a place on earth, not in heaven.

10) Sometimes, Jesus’ words are confusing or passages in the Bible. Prayer, others, online resources, the Holy Spirit, and more Bible study helps.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 4: John 7:25-36

I love how simple Jesus’ words are here. His authority is from God.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 4: John 7:25-36

Many believed the Messiah would appear out of thin air. God’s messenger appearing in the temple suddenly Malachi 3:1 helped fuel this belief.

Jesus plainly states he is from God and was sent by him. Yet, no one is arresting him. The whole scene is confusing to the people.

Many people believed in Jesus as he spoke.

No one would arrest him because his time had not yet come.

Truth rarely comes from the noise of crowds.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 2: John 7:1-13

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 7:1-13

Jesus went around Galilee preaching but did not go to Judea because the Jewish leaders were looking to kill him. His brothers urged him to go to the Festival of Tabernacles, but Jesus refused, saying his time had not yet come.

Jesus’ brothers went to the Festival, and Jesus went, too, but in secret. The Jewish leaders were looking for him, and the people were afraid to speak of him.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 2: John 7:1-13

3a) Because the Jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him.

b) They wanted Jesus to show his miracles/works to the world because they did not believe in him and wanted additional proof he was the Son of God.

c) Jesus is not in this for the glory, but instead here to do God’s work. His time is not yet come, so he will not seek out fame.

4a) Some defended Jesus; others did not believe in him and said he deceived people. It’s the same today.

b) It’s the same today. Some people believe in Jesus and vouch for their faith. Others don’t and hide.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 2: John 7:1-13

Again, we see Jesus is not here for fame or fortune; he’s here to save, and nothing will stand in the way of his mission. Great example of God’s timing here.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 2: John 7:1-13

The Feast of Tabernacles was a time where the Jewish people remembered God’s faithfulness in the wilderness. They camped out in tents.

Jesus’ siblings are mentioned in John 2:12, Matthew 12:46-47, and in Matthew 13:55-56, we meet his sisters.

Jerusalem was the center of Judaism and a big city. Galilee was the countryside, so everyone thought the Messiah would make his presence known in a big way.

Jesus’ brothers do eventually believe in him (Acts 1:14)

Jesus was hated because he was of heaven.

Many people were still wishing for someone to save them from the Romans, not from their sins.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 5: Romans 15:4

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Romans 15:4:

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 5: Romans 15:4

11a) Unsure. I love the Old Testament prophets!

b) It encourages me that I’ll learn great things in God’s word.

12a) People are all sinners. They all turn from God at some point. They are wicked inside. Yet, there are those who follow him and follow him with all their hearts. These are whom God rewards.

b) God never gives up on His people. He is greater, and His love is infinite.

13) I have immense hope for the future. God has never failed, and He won’t even in the face of chaos.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 5: Romans 15:4

I can’t wait to dive into the Old Testament even more!

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 5: Romans 15:4

God’s word is full of hope. Do you see it? Feel it? Live it? Breathe it?

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 4: 2 Chronicles 7:14

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2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 4: 2 Chronicles 7:14

8a) 17 Old Testament books. 18 if you count the Book of Revelation

b) Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Elisha

9a) The details of the encounter: “I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.” I love Isaiah’s answer: Here am I! That should be all of our responses to God’s call on our lives.

b) “Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. “I have put my words in your mouth.” The details here of what God said. I think we all want God to call us in this fashion!

10) The truth of their prophecies lend them credibility for current people and future generations so that they can be believed. Speaking into current situations grabs people’s attention and is a chance to bring more people to God. Both reinforce the truths of God, His word, and His chosen prophets.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 4: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Another great lesson on following God’s words and calling for your life.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 4: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Humble yourself, pray and repent, seeking God’s face. Turn your heart and your life over to God. God will hear and forgive you if you do.

Major Prophets

  1. Isaiah
  2. Jeremiah
  3. Lamentations
  4. Ezekiel
  5. Daniel

Minor Prophets:

  1. Hosea
  2. Joel
  3. Amos
  4. Obadiah
  5. Jonah
  6. Micah
  7. Nahum
  8. Habakkuk
  9. Zephaniah
  10. Haggai
  11. Zechariah
  12. Malachi

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 3: Isaiah 65:1-2 and Ezekiel 20:4-7

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Isaiah 65:1-2:

“I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me;
    I was found by those who did not seek me.
To a nation that did not call on my name,
    I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’
2 All day long I have held out my hands
    to an obstinate people,
who walk in ways not good,
    pursuing their own imaginations—

Ezekiel 20:4-7:

God reminds his people that he chose them and swore to the descendants of Jacob and revealed himself to them in Egypt. He said to them, “I am the Lord your God.” He swore to  bring them out of Egypt into a land flowing with milk and honey, the most beautiful of all lands. Do not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 3: Isaiah 65:1-2 and Ezekiel 20:4-7

5a) God promised his people to be their God, to bring them to a land flowing with milk and honey, and to provide for them. He called them to not defile themselves with the idols of Egypt. To follow his ways and obey him fully, to keep his covenant, and keep Sabbaths holy. Then they will be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Then they will be his people and he will be their God.

b) They turned to false gods at every turn. They did not obey his laws or his wishes. They disbelieved the prophets. They intermarried with pagans. In short, they did not put him first in their lives.

6a) God called out to them by name and held out his hands. He also said he would destroy them in Deuteronomy 30:15-18 and not live long in the Promised Land. The Assyrians would capture them says 2 Kings 17:6. Lord sent Babylonian Aramean, Moabite and Ammonite raiders to destroy Judah in 2 Kings 24:2. Yet, God still tried to return his people to him. 2 Chronicles 36:15 says,”The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent word to them through his messengers again and again, because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place.”

b) That God never gives up on His people. He punishes them but always gives them a road to redemption.

7a) Psalm 86:11 says, “Teach me your way, Lord,
    that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
    that I may fear your name.

Ezekiel 11:19-20 says if we follow God and his laws, we will be His people. So, if you want to be God’s, do what he says!

b) Busyness of life. Others. Sin. Temptations to sin. Selfishness.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 3: Isaiah 65:1-2 and Ezekiel 20:4-7

I love how we see just how much God loves us in these verses. He never stops pursuing us, no matter how much we fall.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 3: Isaiah 65:1-2 and Ezekiel 20:4-7

Isaiah 65:1-2:

God held out his hands to Israel who rejected him or sought him insincerely, following their ways rather than the Lord’s. Yet, God is found by those who seek him sincerely.

Ezekiel 20:4-7:

God is speaking of an oath He made to his people while in exile in Egypt. He repeats his promise he made to Abraham and promises to bring them out of Egypt to the promised land. However, they must throw away the idols of Egypt.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 2: Psalm 73:24; Isaiah 28:23; and John 10:27

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Psalm 73:24:

You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me into glory.

Isaiah 28:23:

Listen and hear my voice;
    pay attention and hear what I say.

John 10:27:

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 2: Psalm 73:24; Isaiah 28:23; and John 10:27

3a)

Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 1:18-20: God communicates with people through the sights of the universe and his creation

Psalm 119:105; John 17:17: God communicates with people through His Word.

Amos 3:7; 2 Peter 1:20-21: God communicates with people via his servants the prophets.

Hebrews 1:1-2: God communicates with people through Jesus.

Isaiah 30:21; John 14:26: God communicates with people through the Holy Spirit.

b) I liked John 14:26 because I feel like the Holy Spirit is personalized and speaks to me when I need it the most.

4a) It gives us comfort to know that God is in control, even if we have no understanding of world events, He does.

b) Through Bible Study, prayer, reading His word, and listening for His voice in Nature and within via the Holy Spirit. You have to drown out all the other voices by knowing truth and believing truth only.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 2: Psalm 73:24; Isaiah 28:23; and John 10:27

Great verses! I love lessons like these where you are comforted by God’s truths and words.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 11, Day 2: Psalm 73:24; Isaiah 28:23; and John 10:27

Psalm 73:24:

You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me into glory.

We all should expect to be guided by God’s words and wisdom.

Isaiah 28:23:

Listen and hear my voice;
    pay attention and hear what I say.

We all should listent to hear God’s voice and pay attention to it when we hear it.

John 10:27:

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

True believers hear Jesus’s voice and knows it when they do. Then, they respond and follow him.

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