Exposition of the book of joel

Read joel commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. A study of the book of joel reveals that this prophet provides a foundational text not only for understanding future events, but also for understanding other passages of scripture, since it is a text upon which even other prophets rely cf. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A teaching outline for the book of joel expository. Most scholars date the book after the exile to babylon 586 b. The book of joel states that its author was the prophet joel joel 1. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Joel chapter 2 verse 2 the new john gill exposition of. Johnson comments on the book s unique emphasis and description of the day of the lord, something he refers to as a central doctrinal concept of the bible.

An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the. It passes off as scholarly work while at the same time plagiarizes the works of both ancient and modern writers, without giving the slightest credit. In each of the books of all the minor prophets, we will find the historical, the prophetical, and the practicalhow it applies to us. Joel commentary john gills exposition of the bible. John gills exposition of the entire bible by john gill. Joel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Study the bible online using commentary on joel and more. Joel illustrates gods use of history to bring israel to repentance and ultimately to preserve the lineage for the messiah. The author of the prophecy is identified only as joel the son of pethuel.

However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. The prophet joel, an exposition foreword worth reading. John gill november 23, 1697october 14, 1771 was an english baptist, a biblical scholar, and a staunch calvinist. Highlights from the books of joel and amos all he tells about himself is that he is joel the son of pethuel. Internet archive bookreader the prophet joel, an exposition internet archive bookreader the prophet joel, an exposition. This invasion of locusts destroys everythingthe fields of grain, the vineyards, the gardens and the trees.

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. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary garrett, duane a. We are altogether uncertain concerning the time when this prophet prophesied. Award winning podcast revived thoughts listen to a sermon from historys greatest preachers and hear their backstories. Little is known about joel, a prophet from judah perhaps jerusalem. Funny, passionate, and stirring, joel called a social star by forbes entertains and inspires audiences with photos, videos, and stories from life as a national geographic photographer and his quest to save the worlds species. This exposition of joel divides the book into manageable sections and analyzes each one, with a keen eye toward prophecy and prophetic fulfillment. After a superscription ascribing the prophecy to joel son of pethuel, the book may be broken down into the. The book of joel was likely written between 835 and 800 b.

Sep 29, 2018 a study of the book of joel reveals that this prophet provides a foundational text not only for understanding future events, but also for understanding other passages of scripture, since it is a text upon which even other prophets rely cf. The vision of joel 7 new wine of the kingdom exposition. Gills exposition introduction to joel in some hebrew bibles this prophecy is called sepher joel, the book of joel. The one message that really stands out in the book of joel is the day of the lord. He identified himself as the son of pethuel, preached to the people of judah, and expressed a great deal of interest in jerusalem.

An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 19 free expedited delivery and up to 30% off rrp on select textbooks shipped and sold by amazon au. Highlights from the books of joel and amos watchtower. 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. Study joel using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Lewis johnson begins his exposition of the prophecy of joel. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old testament. With his customary exegetical skill and theological insight, duane garrett guides us through these striking works of prophetic literature. Book of joel john gills exposition of the bible christianity. Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old.

The first indication is the use of the past and present tenses in verses 47 of joel chapter 1. Joel was the first to prophesy the outpouring of the spirit upon all flesh. The judgments of god upon a sinful world, only go before the judgment of the world in the last day. I prefer an early or midpreexilic date, mainly because of joel s position in the hebrew canon among other writers of this period. A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness alluding to the gloomy and thick darkness caused by the locusts, which sometimes come in prodigious numbers, like thick clouds, and darken the air. Download an exposition of the prophecy of joel pdf 15mb an exposition of the prophecy of joel according to the principles of the new church. Joel assures the victims of the devastating plague that, if they would repent of their sins, returning to the covenant, the land would become refreshed, prosperity would return, the. Joel calls the inhabitants of judah and jerusalem to lament and return to the lord during a time of national disaster. Although in the introduction to the prophecy there is no direct reference to the period in which the prophecy was given, there are indications within the book which enable us to determine the precise time. We know little of the prophet joel beyond a few personal details contained in the book itself. 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. Martin collins, continuing the exposition of the book of joel, reiterates that the locust plague serves as a vivid precursor to the impending day of the lord. This exhaustive exposition of the book of joel is a book where local things teach last things.

Joel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Confira tambem os ebooks mais vendidos, lancamentos e livros digitais exclusivos. Joel does not focus on justice, name specific sins, or single out specific people or castes of people for their sins. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. In greek the title is simply a transliteration of the hebrew iwhl ii. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The prophet joel spoke to the southern kingdom of judah without making reference to the northern kingdom of israel. In hosea the prophet himselfand his scorned but constant lovedramatically portrays gods message of grace and his call to repent. Consequently, dating the book amounts to guesswork, though some writers were quite dogmatic about their convictions. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets. The postexilic composition of the book can least of all be proved from the mention of the elders see especially i. Introduction to joel 1 this chapter describes a dreadful calamity upon the people of the jews, by locusts and, caterpillars, and drought. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Rather, joel bids the people to turn toward god in repentance and worship.

Joel judah, the locust, and the day of the lord slj. 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. An exposition of the prophecy of joel bayside church. Nothing is know about joel other than his being the son of pethuel. In joel it is the locust, a symbol of impending destruction. This is when we revere him and acknowledge his power. Commentary on joel 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. This chapter, which some make the fourth, contains a prophecy of gods judgments on all the antichristian nations at the time of the jews conversion, and the reasons of them, joel 3. In his youth, he attended kettering grammar school, mastering the latin classics and learning greek by age eleven. The promise began to be fulfilled on the day of pentecost, when the holy spirit was poured out, and it was continued in the converting grace and miraculous gifts conferred on both jews and gentiles. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of joel in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. John gill what can i say about the this commentary. Free access to sermons on joel, church sermons, illustrations on joel, and powerpoints for preaching on joel.

Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. I think he was probably one of the earliest writing prophets. Joel assures the victims of the devastating plague that, if they would repent of their sins, retu. An overview of the book of joel joel the name joel means yahweh is god or perhaps whose god is the lord. Judah, the setting for the book, is devastated by a vast horde of locusts. This chapter is the description of a lamentable devastation made of the. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Joel overview john gills exposition on the whole bible.

Its hard know his exact time, because joel doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. Internet archive bookreader the prophet joel, an exposition. Joel 1 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Lightfoot gives, because he speaks of the same judgments of locusts, and drought.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the prophet joel. The hosts have gathered in the fatal valley and to the prophets excited mind they appear as masses of grapeladen vines, full to bursting, awaiting the gathering and the vintage. The prophet joel has a book in the tanakh named for him and devoted exclusively to his. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2. His prophecy seems to have been delivered all at one timenot like that of hosea, spread over a period of many yearsand its scope extends from his own day to the end of time. Joel first called upon the old men, or elders verses 14,2. Gills relationship with hypercalvinism is a matter of academic debate. Best joel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.

Christopher r seitz the book of joel is held to be one of the latest prophetic witnesses. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the twelve minor prophets. We will experience sunrise after dark spiritual moments that we might have experienced like the israelites had. You can hear the swarms of locust moving through the vineyards in. The only definite statement of personal history with which the prophet joel supplies us is, that he was the son of pethuel, and concerning pethuel the. What is the book of joel about and how does it apply to us today. Joel judah, the locust, and the day of the lord joel 1. Some of the jewish writers, as jarchi, kimchi, and abendana relate, make joel contemporary with elisha, and say he prophesied in the, lays of jehoram the son of ahab, when the seven years famine called for came upon the land, 2 kings 8. The new american commentary is for the minister or bible student who wan. An exposition with practical observations upon chapters. When sin becomes the dominant condition of gods people, they must be judged. 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.