Berean Bible Church

The Prophets

Lesson XIV

Great Prophecies in Joel

April 11, 2010

Introduction- an Illustration

Isaiah 61:1-2 cf Luke 4:16-20 By reading only to the coma, Jesus was showing a space of years (the age of the Church) before the day of vengeance.

I Joel 2:28-29 then Joel 2:30 Between these verses is the Church age

Joel’s message being to Israel, Joel skips from Pentecost to the great Tribulation events, that take place immediately before Christ returns. Matthew 24:29-30

II Joel 2: 30 “I will show wonders…”

1. During the Tribulation, Satan will show his wonders

2 Thessalonians 2:9 lying wonders

Revelation 12:9 deceiving

Revelation 13:13-14 great wonders

2. After the Tribulation God will show His wonders

Mark 13 :24 in those days, after that tribulation

Joel 2:30-31 in the heavens and the earth

III Joel 2:31 These wonders- “before the Great and terrible Day of the Lord…”

2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 read carefully

Joel 2:32 the remnant will be those who believe when they see Christ

John 20:24-29 like Thomas

Acts 9:1-6 like Saul, who became Paul

1 Corinthians 15:8 seen of me

1 Timothy 1:16 pattern to those hereafter who believe

Zechariah 12:10 they shall look upon me

IV Joel 3:1-2 “In that day” Two things

When I shall bring again the captivity of Judah…

I will gather all Nations ..to the valley of Jehoshaphat

V How and why will God gather the Nations to this Valley?

Matthew 24:9 Jews will be hated of all Nations (Gentiles)

Zechariah12:3 Jerusalem to become a burdensome stone for all people

Zechariah 12:9 I will seek to destroy all the Nations that come against Jerusalem

Zechariah 14:1-3 then shall the Lord go forth to fight against…

How will He do it? By making Jerusalem a problem for the world.

Why will He do it:? To bring judgment upon the hostile Nations