God pronounces judgment on all of Israel’s neighbors for three and four offenses. Curious that He doesn’t name them all, but their judgment is firm. God pronounces judgment on six of Israel’s neighbors and ALL of them have fire as part of their judgment. Every judgment starts out with the same phrase: “For three transgressions […]
We meet Amos, a man who has no pedigree as a prophet, who God uses anyway. Though he is from the land of Judah, he will be a prophet to the kingdom of Israel. Amos should give hope to all of us ordinary people. Even to the lowest of societies’ ranks. We have learned well […]
Judah’s future will be glorious. It will be a time of peace and prosperity. Of safety from all those who have sought their lives. And a time when God will dwell again in Zion. God has used the nations around Judah to get their attention and to bring judgment for their sins. His work has […]
God is telling Joel what is still to come. Final judgment against all the nations around Israel. Prepare for war for judgment is coming! During the times of lessons for Israel, the nations around her were used as God’s instruments of correction. He even used the locust during the days of Joel. But there will […]
God promises that He will pour out His Spirit on ALL flesh. This is after He draws them to Him through repentance. And Jesus’ work on the cross. This section of Joel goes FAR beyond the locust events. It is not for one day but for an eternity. Portions have already been completed and other […]