Intro to joel biblica the international bible society. He had a bible study, one that both taught the 120 disciples they better understood their experience according to the scriptures and called the lost to salvation. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The book of joel joel, was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Study guide for joel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty.
Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The series, the book of joel explained, takes a close look at the message of the prophet joel. Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. The land over which their devastating hordes have passed at. Twelve other men in the old testament have this name, none of whom can be identified with the author of this book. There is this value in the study of joel that he touches nearly the whole round of the christian year, or which is the same thing, of christian experience. Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Title the greek septuagint and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1. Read joel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. He sent us to warn them about the consequences of their sin, and to give them a chance to ask for forgiveness. The book of joel is often noted for its rich poetic5 imagery. Joel 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The terribleness of the plague may be judged of by the following description of the locusts.
Faith isnt removed from the reality, but rooted deeply within great tragedy. Joel means jehovah is god, and it was a very common name. It is a foolish fancy which some of the jews have, that this joel the prophet was the. Useful guides to help you study the bible by yourself or in a small group. Other students think that he wrote it about 330 years later than that. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old. Has such a thing happened in your days, or in the days of your fathers. Joel sees the massive locust plague and severe drought devastating judah as a harbinger of the great and dreadful day of the lord. The word of the lord that came to joel the son of pethuel. Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Joel foretells the day of the lord and again calls the people to return to the lord. 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.
Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. Check out my 3part teaching on how to do a bible study. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Joash became the eighth king of judah at the age of seven 2 kgs 11. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. From this book, we can see that he was acquainted with the land, the farming and the. The prophet joel spoke to the southern kingdom of judah without making reference to the northern kingdom of israel.
Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction. We know nothing else about him other than the name of his father. Douglas stuart, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1987, 588 pp. Study the bible online using commentary on joel and more. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. What the cutting locust left, the swarming locust has eaten. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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.
Samuels son could not have been the same as the prophet joel. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets. Joel esv the word of the lord that came to joel, bible. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2. 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. This is the warning and penalty for disobedience and evilness, for a nation has invaded my land, mighty and without number. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. One needs to be a berean as these notes do not always render a literal interpretation and in fact shy away from mention of the messianic age, the millennium, as shown by comparing reformation study bible rsb notes on joel 3.
Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy. I have already mentioned in my comments on hosea commentaries that the. Verses 17 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 1 sam. Nov 17, 2016 the book of joel describes the devastation of a vast horde of locusts as a marching army destroying everything in its path. The prophet joel the word of the lord that came to joel. The word of the lord that came to joel, the son of pethuel. The prophet joel spoke to the southern kingdom of judah, and makes no reference to the northern kingdom of israel. Verse 2 hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. You will also find options for commentaries on joel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Joel 3 in the close of the foregoing chapter we had a gracious promise of deliverance in mount zion and jerusalem. Chapter 1, joel compares the destruction and judgment of god like a plague of locust.
Easy english bible with free commentaries and studies. The really important thing is that joel has a message from god. Hosea was instructed by god to marry a certain woman and experience with her a domestic life which was a dramatization of the sin and unfaithfulness of israel. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the twelve minor prophets. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring. Study joel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Joel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. The day of the lord is a technical expression in scripture which is fraught with meaning. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in your lifetime, or in your fathers lifetime. This video is a brief introduction to the book of the prophet joel. Heartbreaking, strange, and hopeful stories, these books are among the bible s most misunderstood. How gracious of god to let us know the exact time of these. Free online library of bible commentaries to help you understand the old and new testament.
Its hard to pin down his exact time, because he doesnt mention any other kings or 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. Joel overview jamieson, fausset and browns commentary. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Gods promise of a glorious, eternal kingdom joel 3. Read joel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. We also notice that peters application was exactly the same as the application made by the prophet joel. Joel chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord. Joel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of joel and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Study the books of hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, and jonah with pioneering old testament scholar douglas stuart.
He said, lets open up our bibles to the book of joel. Study joel 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Lament over these terrible circumstances is key within the book of joel joel 2. Joel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is a onevolume commentary prepared by robert jamieson, a. We all live in a world that is becoming more and more antigod and it is ripe for judgement. The book of joel the book of joel joel, was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Most likely, joel is making an analogy between the locusts and the babylonian army. Joel tells us his fathers name, but he says nothing about himself. A free bible version and commentary on the book of joel in easyenglish. Commentary on joel 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. Numerous hebrew word studies and corresponding greek words in the.
Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of. Watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. David guzik commentary on joel 1, where the prophet to ancient judah described how god would bring judah low through drought and plagues. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Often faith cries out and mourns, because it knows what can be, what should be, and what will be, but it never dismisses what is. Every book of the bible has its own key to its interpretation. Best commentaries and books on joel logos bible software. The intention of the series is to provide a bible study type format for interpreting and understanding the message of the prophet joel. 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.
Douglas stuart hoseajonah word biblical commentary, 1987. Its hard know his exact time, because joel doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. Joel chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction near and far. Best joel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.
This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Preachers outline and sermon bible commentary charles feinberg introduces joel 3 no prophet of the old testament has a more important revelation of the end times than the one now before us in the third chapter. After a superscription ascribing the prophecy to joel son of pethuel, the book may be broken down into the. There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. Joel was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. The prophecy of joel may seem unimportant as it contains only three brief chapters. Nothing is know about joel other than his being the. Some students think that he wrote his book about 850 years before the birth of jesus.
Study the bible online using commentary on joel 1 and more. Joel may be reckoned among the classics of hebrew literature. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction near. Joel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation. The marital life of hosea and his wife, gomer, provide the rich metaphor which clarifies the themes of the book. The intention of the series is to provide a bible study type format for interpreting and. What we use to determine the date, in that case, is internal evidence reference to various nations, events, etc. His father, pethuel, is mentioned nowhere else in the bible. Book of joel bible study chapter 3 judgement of the nations.
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