Joel book of the bible

Judah, the setting for the book, is devastated by a vast horde of locusts. Joel 1 new international version niv bible gateway. The book of joel is in the old testament part of the bible. Regarding their arguments in favor of a late or an early composition for the book, the international standard bible encyclop. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. The book of joel was likely written between 835 and 800 b. Has anything like this ever happened in your daysor in the days of. Joel 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to joel. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Joel 1 niv the word of the lord that came to joel bible. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring. Joel 1 1 the word of the lord that came to joel son of pethuel.

After a superscription ascribing the prophecy to joel son of pethuel, the book may be broken down into the following sections. No spiritual leader is more in demand than pastor joel osteen, and his audience is hungry for the guidance this new bible will provide. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. Book of joel, second of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets. Book of joel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. Watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Each week joel delivers gods message of hope and encouragement to more than 38,000 attendees. 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. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2. Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. The latter prophets follow psalms and the wisdom books in the greek septuagint, as well as our christian old testament of the bible. Joel was a prophet in the southern kingdom of judah during the period of the divided kingdom 930722 bc.

That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. May 07, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. What the locust swarm has left the great locusts have. Is it true that youre a real old testament prophet. From this book, we can see that he was acquainted with the land, the farming and the. This commentary has been through advanced checking. He identified himself as the son of pethuel, preached to the people of judah, and expressed a great deal of interest in jerusalem. The overriding theme of the book of joel is the day of the lord, a day of gods wrath and judgment. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets. Joel 1, new international version niv the bible app. The jewish canon lumps all together as the twelve and divides.

Even when these terrible things happen, they must ask god to save them joel 2. The book of joel accounts for justice over evil in a form thats unique to the other old testament prophets. So, the people must confess their evil deeds to god. The author 281 the name joel means, the lord is god. The book relates nothing about joel except his name and that of his father. The word of the lord that came to joel, the son of pethuel. Watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design. This is the holy book of joel, known simply as joel. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of your ancestors. All kjv books old testament only new testament only apocrypha only. We know little of the prophet joel beyond a few personal details contained in the book itself. The book states that it was written by the prophet joel, although nothing is said about himself except that he was the son of pethuel. Joel osteen is a native texan and the senior pastor of lakewood church in houston, texas.

The book of joel describes the day of the lord through locust swarms, war scenes, and powerful imagery in order for readers to comprehend its magnitude. 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. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king james bible. The triathletes training bible is the bestselling and most comprehensive reference available to triathletes based on joe friels proven, sciencebased methodology and his 28 years of coaching experience, the triathletes training bible has equipped hundreds of thousands of triathletes for success in the sport. Has anything like this ever happened in your day, or in your ancestors days. Twelve other men in the old testament have this name, none of whom can be identified with the author of this book. Bible survey joel hebrew name yoel yahweh is god greek name joel greek form of the hebrew author joel according to tradition date 800 bc approximately theme the kingdom of judah types and shadows in joel the day of jesus is at hand.

The book of joel also makes ample mention of priests, temple rituals, and nations, such as phoenicia, philistia, egypt, and edom, that were prominent in the late ninth century bc. Joel 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to. The author281 the name joel means, the lord is god. The word of the lord that came to joel son of pethuel. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel 1. This bible will feature a presentation page with the this is my bible statement, book introductions, reading plans, devotional inserts, purposed scriptures, and indices. All of this points to a date of approximately 835 bc or soon after, making joel one of the earliest writing prophets, as well as a contemporary of the prophet elisha. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived. The day of pentecost literal 24hour day the day of the lord the 7year tribulation the day of christ the year millennium 8. He makes frequent mention of judah and jerusalem joe 1.

Many of the arguments adduced are of a negative kind, i. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. Joel 1 niv the word of the lord that came to joel bible gateway. A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains. The book was written from jerusalem between bc 835 796 to the people of israel and to all later readers of the bible. Scholars variously assign the book of joel dates from before 800 b. He sent us to warn them about the consequences of their sin, and to give them a chance to ask for forgiveness. Joel was probably a resident in judah, as his commission was to that people. This is the day in which god reveals his attributes of wrath, power, and holiness, and it is a terrifying day to his enemies.

Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. He probably flourished in the reign of uzziah about b. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the twelve minor prophets. In the first chapter, the day of the lord is experienced historically by the plague of locusts upon the land. In essence, the book of joel speaks of three all important days. Lament over a great locust plague and a severe drought 1. Summary of the book of joel the story of the bible. The book of joel is one of the books of the old testament in the bible. The book of joel is apocalyptic in nature, referring to the day of the lord. What we use to determine the date, in that case, is internal evidence reference to various nations, events, etc. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.

Tell it to your children, and let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation. The book of joel introduction to the book of joel in the bible. We know nothing else about him other than the name of his father. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The prophet joel cannot be identified with any of the 12 other figures in the ot who have the same name. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. This summary of the book of joel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of joel. The prophet joel, son of pethuel, is the author of the book of joel. In point of style joel stands preeminent among the hebrew prophets. After a superscription ascribing the prophecy to joel son of pethuel, the book may be broken down into the. The most popular bible verses from joel found 73 verses joel 2. His father, pethuel, is mentioned nowhere else in the bible. The jewish canon lumps all together as the twelve and divides joel into four chapters.