Book of Joel

Joel

Summary: The Book of Joel is set in a time of great prosperity for Jerusalem. The people have become complacent and began worshiping idols. Joel is called to send a message of God's impending judgment on his people as a warning to repent. Filled with harsh imagery and prophecies of redemption Joel is an astounding book that gives a balanced look on God. 

Things I Noticed:

1. Consecrate a fast and call all to hold a solemn assembly.  

2. As the day of the Lord draws near darkness, gloom and thick clouds.

3. The day of the Lord is great and very awesome, who can endure it?

4. Rend your hearts and not your garments. 

5. God is slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. 

6. The Lord became jealous for his land and had pity on his people. 

7. He has given the early rain for your vindication; he has poured down for you abundant rain, the early and latter rain, as before. (Joel 2:23)  

8. And God will pour out his Spirit our sons and daughter shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams and young mean shall see visions.

9. God will show us wonders. Some serious disturbing stuff. 

10. She innocent blood comes with a heavy price. Desolation. 

Well, that's my take on what I just finished reading. I am still continuing my journey through Matthew the tax collector Jesus called friend while roping through Amos. Till then, Read up, Post up, and Shalom.