The Day of The Lord (Joel)

Read Joel 1-3.

"The Day of the Lord" is a key theme for Joel.

1. It is defined.
1. Right now - indicators, a setup
2. Not yet - a climax still to come
3. A transition period of time leading to a specific moment when another period of time begins
2. It is dramatic.
1. Signs in the heavens
2. Signs on the earth
3. Spirit upon God's people
3. It is decided.
1. God wins!
2. God's people win!
• Victory / intervention
• Provision
• Restoration
3. God's enemies (b/c they are Israel's enemies) lose decisively.
• There is no contest.
• There is no appeal.