Book of Joel: a video review and related articles.
This post highlights the Book of Joel and features a short video created and presented by The Bible Project. The book is one of the minor prophets. Altogether, the minor prophets consist of twelve books. And because of that, they were once known as “The Book of Twelve.” The minor prophets are often short but certainly not minor in importance. In some of these short prophecy books, you’ll find some spectacular and very important prophecies. And this book, in particular, is often quoted by modern-day prophecy teachers and students. It is well-known for its proclamation of the coming of the Day of the Lord. It echoes the familiar phrase, “Blow the Trumpet in Zion.” And it instructs God’s people to call a fast and even gives instructions on how to fast in a sincere manner that pleases the Lord.
Joel is essentially a short prophetic overview. The date of the author’s writing is in dispute among scholars. It is my opinion that he wrote the books as some of the events of the first chapter were fresh in the minds of the Jewish people. And thus, they hadn’t yet entered into the Babylonian captivity but had seen their brethren to the north devastated by attacks from the Assyrians.
I called it a prophetic overview because It’s only three chapters long but it covers over two thousand years of Israeli history.
The video below explains this more clearly than I could so I invite you to take about six minutes and enjoy a very good summary of the Book of Joel.
The Book of Joel: presented by The Bible Project
Key verses in Joel
Joel 2:1
Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand
Joel 3:14
Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.
Joel 2:31
The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD.
Joel 1:14
Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD.
See these other related articles.
Chapter One: The Day of the Lord of Israel’s Past.
Book of Joel chapter two: The Day of the Lord in Israel’s Future.
What are we to make of the “Blood Moon” passages in Joel?
In chapter three, the Lord invites the nations into the valley of decision.
Armageddon: The showdown between the Lord and the Antichrist’s army.
White Stone Watcher
Hello readers,
I’ve served as a children and youth pastor for over three decades. It was a great honor and pleasure to serve the Lord in that way. It’s been my prayer, that many of them will learn of Jesus’ love and decide to commit their lives to follow Him.
I wrote the fiction story, ‘White Stone Watcher’ for them and their parents. In the story, we see a young man, and his best friend, Amanda. They face the normal challenges that today’s kids face at school. But with one huge difference.
Their challenge is twelve feet tall to be exact with an enormous set of six wings. Just like the prophet Isaiah saw in the throne room of God. He’s a Watcher, an angelic being who is still invisible to Amanda. The messenger from God is about to lead both of them on a spiritual journey. They find they can’t escape the unseen war that rages all around them. They will become key players that God will use in the battle between the Sons of Darkness and the Children of Light.
I invite you to pray about a youth that might enjoy and benefit from this story. As the world grows darker, our youth must become aware that the Lord is calling them to join the Children of Light in the fight for what is righteous. We’re all involved, whether we realize it or not. If they won’t go to church, maybe they’ll read a book about someone just like them facing challenges at school.
God is calling them.
Praying for the youth, and spiritual awakening.
Let me know what you think.