Jensens survey of the old testament adam 250
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should be observed that it will be during the
Millennium that the many Old Testament
promises to Israel will be ful lled. Thus, the
Millennium is especially Israel-oriented.) It
is the view of this book that Joel’s
prophecies of “the day of the LORD” are
about the Messianic Kingdom at the end of
the world, which will begin when God’s final
judgments will fall upon unbelieving
nations, and when believing Israel will be
delivered from their enemies.
There are various views as to when the
Day of the Lord will begin. Three of the
more common views are:
a) at the rapture when the Tribulation
period begins
b) shortly after the rapture, during the
Tribulation
c) at the revelation (Christ’s return to this
earth after the Tribulation) when Christ
defeats His foes at the Battle of
Armageddon (cf. Rev 16:16)
You will want to come to your own
conclusions concerning this identi cation.
Refer to commentaries for help.
II. SURVEY
Spend the rst ten minutes of your survey
in reading the three chapters in one sitting.
What are your
rst impressions? What
words and phrases especially stand out as
prominent ones?
Study Chart 106 very carefully. As you
survey the Bible text, try to justify the
inclusion of all the entries and outlines
shown on the chart.
1. The
rst verse is the book’s
introduction. Is there a similar concluding
verse?
2. The book is of two main parts (1:2—
2:11 and 2:28—3:21), with a bright section
of exhortation sandwiched in between (2:1227). At what point in the book does Joel
look beyond the time of Christ (A. D.)?
3. Notice the sequence shown on the
chart: locusts—Lord’s army—signs—war—
restoration.
Scan the passages in your Bible to see the
basis for this outline.
4. Study the other outlines shown below
the base line. Is there an overall progression
in the theme?
5. Note where the ve references to “the
day of the LORD” appear in the book. Read
each reference in your Bible.
6. What two aspects of “the day of the
LORD” appear in the two parts of 2:30—3:21?
7. Compare the beginning of the book
(“Now”) with the ending (“Then”).
8. Read the key verses in your Bible. Note
the list of key words. Add to this list as you
continue your study of the book.
III. APPLICATIONS
1. Are any or all of God’s judgments only
