After the prophet revealed how God will pour out the Holy Spirit universally and make salvation available to all mankind, Joel now warns of the Lord’s judgment over the nations of the earth. 1 “For behold, in those days and at that time, When I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I […]
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Joel 3:1-17 God Judges the Nations
After the prophet revealed how God will pour out the Holy Spirit universally and make salvation available to all mankind, Joel now warns of the Lord’s judgment over the nations of the earth. 1 “For behold, in those days and at that time, When I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I […]
Joel 2:28-32 God’s Spirit Poured Out
After the prophet announced a divinely ordained restoration of Judah, and predicted an outpouring of blessings upon those who repented of their sins and turn to the Lord, Joel describes how God will pour out the Holy Spirit universally and make salvation available to all mankind. “28 And it shall come to pass afterward That […]
Joel 2:18-27 The Land Refreshed
After the prophet called on Jewish leaders to pray to God for mercy, and ask Him to spare the Hebrew nation so its people could thrive and fulfill their mission, Joel announces a divinely ordained restoration of Judah, and predicts an outpouring of blessings upon those who repented of their sins and turn to the […]
Joel 2:12-17 A Call to Repentance
After the prophet warned the Hebrew nation of the coming invasion and the Day of the Lord, he then reveals how repentance can still lead to redemption. “12 ‘Now, therefore,’ says the Lord, ‘Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” Joel calls on Jews to turn to God, […]
Joel 2:1-11 The Day Of The Lord
After he prophesied how God used locusts to ravage the land throughout Judah, Joel described how further destruction was to come to the Hebrew nation in the way of fire and drought. Next, the prophet announces the coming invasion and the Day of the Lord. “1 Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm […]
Luke 17:1-4 Jesus Warns of Offenses
Click HERE To Open The Print Version Luke 17:1-4 Jesus Warns of Offenses 17 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!” Where do offenses come from? ________________________________________________ 2 “It would be better for him if a millstone were hung […]
joel 1:13-20 Mourning for the Land
After he prophesied how God used locusts to ravage the land throughout Judah, Joel describes how further destruction was to come in the way of fire and drought. “13 Gird yourselves and lament, you priests; Wail, you who minister before the altar; Come, lie all night in sackcloth, You who minister to my God; For […]
Joel 1:1-12 The Locust Plague in Judah
The book of Joel is written by a prophet from Judah whose name means “the Lord is God.” In the short book he penned around 9th century BC, Joel called for the people of Israel to repent of their sins and seek to be in good standing with God. What is unique about Joel is […]
Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus
Click HERE To Open The Print Version Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus 19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day.” What does “fared sumptuously” mean? ___________________________________________ What did the rich man choose to do with his wealth? _____________________________ 20 “But there […]