An analysis of the text further indicates that joel lived during the period of the second temple of jerusalem 516 bc ad 70, for his book reflects the liturgy then in use the books central theme is a concept borrowed from preexilic prophets that salvation will come to judah and jerusalem only when the people. And in joel both judgment and salvation are worldwide in nature. The really important thing is that joel has a message from god. The book of joel introduction to the book of joel in the bible. As of 2008, osteens televised sermons were seen by. Some students think that he wrote his book about 850 years before the birth of jesus. This invasion of locusts destroys everythingthe fields of grain, the vineyards, the gardens and the trees. 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. In the first chapter, the day of the lord is experienced historically by the plague of locusts upon the land. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring about the great restoration hoped for in the other prophetic books. That positive message is reinforced in osteens new book, think better, live better. The book relates nothing about joel except his name and that of his father.
Joel wasnt the only old testament prophet who longed for the day when god would saturate his people with his spirit. An analysis of the text further indicates that joel lived during the period of the second temple of jerusalem 516 bcad 70, for his book reflects the liturgy then in use. The book of joel is apocalyptic in nature, referring to the day of the lord. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of joel in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. He sent us to warn them about the consequences of their sin, and to give them a chance to ask for forgiveness. In the two speeches that make up this book, joel uses an agricultural crisis to measure his audiences knowledge of its god, warn them of a worse disaster if they ignore his preaching, and express his conviction that all faithful judahites would someday enjoy a secure future. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. The prophet joel, son of pethuel, is the author of the book of joel. In any case, its message is not significantly affected by its dating. Judah, the setting for the book, is devastated by a vast horde of locusts. The book was written from jerusalem between bc 835 796 to the people of israel and to all later readers of the bible.
Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. People that are going places, people that are at another level, people that have what youre dreaming about. The book of joel was likely written between 835 and 800 b. I would pick it up anyway because the message is good, clear and inspiring. Get to the point sharpen your message and make your words. The book of the prophet joel comes second in the group of minor prophets, but unlike hosea and amos and others, it does not tell us when it. It was not a time for lip service or crocodile tears. The overriding theme of the book of joel is the day of the lord, a day of gods wrath and judgment. And in joel both judgment and salvation are worldwide in. So if joel prophesied during this caretaking period, it would make sense that he mentioned no official king. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. Watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Listen closely, everyone, whoever and wherever you are. Basically, it is that, the day of the lord is coming to bring judgment for gods enemies and restoration for gods people.
A brief synopsis the famous bible stories found in the scriptural text of the book of joel contained in this short summary of joel. This is the day in which god reveals his attributes of wrath, power, and holiness, and it is a terrifying day to his enemies. The prophet joel has a book in the tanakh named for him and devoted exclusively to his. Mark ragan, ceo, ragan communications you get only one chance to reach your audience and make your message count. Its your time book by joel osteen official publisher. The three chapters of the book of joel work together as a clear prophetic picture, containing an intricately connected message for the greatest hour of human history. Joel speaks of gods wrath and ultimate punishment of all the nations that oppressed gods people. Key personalities are joel and the people of judah. 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. Listen closely,everyone, whoever and wherever you are. Unlike the other books, joel tells us a story about a terrible plague of locusts that seems to. This is the message of joel schwartzbergs excellent new book. Joel spends a majority of his time writing about the day of the lord.
The author of the prophecy is identified only as joel the son of pethuel. He is the senior pastor of lakewood church in houston, texasamericas largest congregationwhere more than 45,000 people attend services every week. This is when the lord pours out his spirit across the whole earth and simultaneously shakes. We know little of the prophet joel beyond a few personal details contained in the book itself. The antigospel message of joel osteen there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.
Joel sees the massive locust plague and severe drought devastating judah as a harbinger of the great and dreadful day of the lord 2. Joel sets his message up by pointing to a literal locust plague which he poetically morphs into a. Joel scott osteen born march 5, 1963 is an american pastor, televangelist, and author, based in houston, texas. The central message of joel, as is so often the case in the prophets, is that of salvation amid judgment. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the twelve minor prophets.
Joel and victoria osteen with drew brees interview abcs woman of the week victoria osteen. It is likely that the prophet joels message was given to the southern kingdom of judah during the reign of athaliah and joash. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring. Joels message, while short, is incredibly important in our understanding of evil, repentance, gods mercy, and a future hope. Other students think that he wrote it about 330 years later than that. This is what was spoken by the prophet joel desiring god. Oct 11, 2016 that positive message is reinforced in osteens new book, think better, live better. Its purpose was to call the southern kingdom to repentance or prepare for the coming judgment. These selections address topics such as the requirements for being a teacher, how to teach the principles, and the relationship between a teacher and a student. The rending of a garment was done to show sorrow or repentance.
Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book contains no references to datable historical events. Besides this very short message we do not know anything about the person and circumstances of joels life. Joel is one of the most watched inspirational figures in america. The message of joel was a call to repent in the fullest sense of the word. First sermon learning from the locusts of 6 part series on general theme theres a great day coming, by pastor ron thomas, book of joel. The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel 1. 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 has helped so many people find or reconnect with god. After a superscription ascribing the prophecy to joel son of pethuel, the book may be broken down into the. Get to the point sharpen your message and make your. Judgment is global in the sense that, throughout joel, judgment will come upon israel joel 1. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.
Joel osteens new book is a blast of positivity barnes. Summary of the book of joel the story of the bible. Six of the chapters in a message for the ages include a special section on teaching the infinite way message, excerpted from the class recordings of joel goldsmith. The genre of joel is narrative and prophetic oracle. He identified himself as the son of pethuel, preached to the people of judah, and expressed a great deal of interest in jerusalem. A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains.
Joel osteen is a native texan and the senior pastor of lakewood church in houston, texas. Joel tells us his fathers name, but he says nothing about himself. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Preached at rodgers baptist church, garland, texas. In this message, joel will show that instead of accepting an addiction as a part of your life and allowing it to stay, you need to announce to that addiction. Joel is describing how all the trees of the field were destroyed by. Many interpreters date it somewhere between the late seventh and early fifth centuries b. The book of joel accounts for justice over evil in a form thats unique to the other old testament prophets. Dec 30, 2018 in this message, joel will show that instead of accepting an addiction as a part of your life and allowing it to stay, you need to announce to that addiction. The next step is to enter your payment information. Each week joel delivers gods message of hope and encouragement to more than 38,000 attendees. Disconnect from people that are hindering your growth and find some favor connections.
The most surprising aspect of osteens new book, in fact, is how practical it is. Besides this very short message we do not know anything about the person and circumstances of joel s life. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. Below is an excerpt from osteens book, daily readings from become a better you.
Introduction going deep in the book of joel is essential for the body of christ today because of the undeniable relevance of its message for the critical hour of history in which we are living. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets. As the apostle john describes in the book of revelation. Brief summary of joel the kjv bible scriptures the content of joel according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following summary. Osteen offers not just platitudes about our purpose and seeing the bright side of things, but a spiritual roadmap that even those who arent particularly religious can use. People that are going places, people that are at another level. Get your copy of joels new book the power of favor today. The message of joel southside church of christ in fort myers. This is when the lord pours out his spirit across the whole earth and simultaneously shakes everything that can be shaken. Joel is so prophetic that a spritual famine is coming of a 2000 yr duration,not a famine of bread but of hearing the words of our lord. In pharoahs dream he saw 14 kine coming out of the river which was prophetic of a 14 yr famine are not the 2ooo swine that jesus sent into the river prophetic of a 2k yr spritual famine coming.
Joel was a prophet of god whose writings appear in the minor prophetic books of the bible. There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived. His weekly sermon is viewed by seven million americans and seen in over 100 nations around the. Joel sets his message up by pointing to a literal locust plague which he poetically morphs into a eschatological day of the lord.
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