Joel Speaks Again, Part 2
Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: December 12, 2009)A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
This week we’re continuing our series on Joel with a survey of Chapter 2, the heart of Joel’s prophecy.
Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble,
Joel Speaks Again
Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: December 5, 2009)A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
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. (Joel 2:1)
Joel could be called the unknown prophet because outside of his three chapter book and one reference in Acts 2:16 there’s not much said about him anywhere.
Zephaniah Speaks Again, Part 2. Conclusion
Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: April 18, 2009)A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Remember from our last installment that Zephaniah wrote just before the time of the Babylonian captivity. In chapter 2 he opens with prophecies concerning the nations around Israel that would also be conquered by Babylon. The Lord was about to give Nebuchadnezzar the entire Middle East.
Zephaniah Speaks Again, Part 1
Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: April 11, 2009)A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Zephaniah wrote his three chapter prophecy during the time of King Josiah, who reigned over the Southern Kingdom (Judah) from 640-609 BC. Josiah was only 8 years old when he inherited the throne following the assassination of his father, the evil King Amon.