There are two patches in Joel's prophetic quilt. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster. Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. There are two patches in Joel's prophetic quilt. Rend your heart — Let it not be merely a rending of your garments, but let your hearts be truly contrite. Joel 2:12(NASB) Verse Thoughts Joel is the prophet who compares the coming Day of the Lord with a succession of locust invasions, which sequentially devour every crop and all vegetation in an unrelenting, progressive destruction. Scholars do not agree on the editorial history of the book of Joel. The trumpet was blown ( Joel 2:1 ; Joel 2:1 ), to sound an alarm of war; but now it must be blown in order to a treaty of peace. The prophet's call began like so: "'Even now,' declares the LORD, 'return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.' In Joel 2:12-19, he pleaded with the nation to turn to the Lord in genuine repentance as the only way to avoid the devastating destruction of the coming "day of the Lord" (Joel 1:15). Scholars do not agree on the editorial history of the book of Joel. But bringing Joel into Advent results in some promising homiletical adventures. Conditions were so bad that the destruction affected all facets of society. 14 Who knoweth H3045 if he will return H7725 and repent, H5162 and leave H7604 a blessing H1293 behind H310 him; even a meat offering H4503 and a drink offering H5262 unto the LORD H3068 your God? Give me your hearts. 12 That is why the Lord says, "Turn to me now, while there is time. Some argue for a ninth century date, while others suggest a Persian period (500- 350 BCE). Joel 2:13. God delights in substance not mere symbolism. And rend your heart, and not your garments Which latter used to be done in times of distress, either private or public, and as a token of grief and sorrow, ( Genesis 37:34) ( Esther 4:1) ; nor was it criminal or unlawful, the apostles themselves used it, ( Acts 14:14) ; nor is it absolutely forbidden here, only comparatively, that they should rend their hearts rather than their . Scholars do not agree on the editorial history of the book of Joel. And rend your heart and not your garments, and turn back to Jehovah your God; for He is gracious and merciful, long-suffering, and great in kindness, and suffers Himself to repent of the evil. Some argue for a ninth century date, while others suggest a Persian period (500- 350 BCE). The call for repentance (2:12-13) and the eschatological expectation (2:28-30) function as complementary parts. There are two patches in Joel's prophetic quilt. In this chapter a further account is given of the judgment of the locusts and caterpillars, or of those who are designed by them, Joe 2:1-11; the . Joel 2:12. Joel 2:12-13 Meaning and Commentary INTRODUCTION TO JOEL 2. Scholars do not agree on the editorial history of the book of Joel. The call for repentance (2:12-13) and the eschatological expectation (2:28-30) function as complementary parts. Commentary on Joel 2:12-13, 28-29. Merely external worship and hypocritical pretensions will only increase the evil, and cause God to meet you with heavier judgments.. For he is gracious — Good and benevolent in his own nature.. Merciful — Pitying and forgiving, as the effect of goodness . Joel 2:12-13 Meaning and Commentary Therefore, also now, &c. — Or, Nevertheless, also now, saith the Lord, &c. — Here a method is pointed out, whereby they might still have hopes of avoiding the calamity denounced against them, namely, by turning to God sincerely, and publicly testifying their inward repentance and grief for their sins, by outward expressions of sorrow and humiliation. Then, the metaphor shifts and talks about an invading army that destroyed the land just like the swarm of locusts. How the congregation must be called together, Joel 2:15; Joel 2:16. Joel starts off by describing a swarm of locusts that invaded the land. Joel 2:12-13 says "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.". 12 "Yet even now," declares the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.". When you come in this manner, it is because of a genuine disgust of your sin. Beware of externally anger and sadness…that neglect our own sin. Joel describes the swarm like a wildfire that burns and consumes everything in its path. The infestation was unusually severe, one so bad that no one living at the time could remember anything worse, 1:3. And rend your heart, and not your garments Which latter used to be done in times of distress, either private or public, and as a token of grief and sorrow, ( Genesis 37:34) ( Esther 4:1) ; nor was it criminal or unlawful, the apostles themselves used it, ( Acts 14:14) ; nor is it absolutely forbidden here, only comparatively, that they should rend their hearts rather than their . Joel 2:12-14. Joel opens in lament over a country in ruins. Joel 2:12-13 The message of Joel is intriguing. It is a devastating force. Some argue for a ninth century date, while others suggest a Persian period (500- 350 BCE). Beware of externally anger and sadness…that neglect our own sin. Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 Commentary by Stephen Reid. Joel 2:12(NASB) Verse Thoughts Joel is the prophet who compares the coming Day of the Lord with a succession of locust invasions, which sequentially devour every crop and all vegetation in an unrelenting, progressive destruction. God is willing to show mercy to his people if he do but find them in a frame fit for it; and therefore, Call them together; sanctify a fast. Clarke's Commentary. It is an expression of your need for a saviour. Therefore, also now, &c. — Or, Nevertheless, also now, saith the Lord, &c. — Here a method is pointed out, whereby they might still have hopes of avoiding the calamity denounced against them, namely, by turning to God sincerely, and publicly testifying their inward repentance and grief for their sins, by outward expressions of sorrow and humiliation. - The judge Samson was filled with the Spirit of God (Judges 13:5, 14:6, 14:19, 15:14) - Saul was filled with the Spirit of God (1 Samuel 10:9-10) - David was filled with the Spirit of God (1 Samuel 16:13) ii. Beware of shows of religion or repentance or anger or sadness…that do not result in heart level turning to God. Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 Commentary by Stephen Reid. "Yet even now, is the saying of Jehovah, turn ye to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning. God delights in substance not mere symbolism. Joel 2:12-13 The message of Joel is intriguing. 13 Don't tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.". Rather than rending your garments, rend your heart. Things are bad. Rend your heart. Joel 2:12-13 Meaning and Commentary INTRODUCTION TO JOEL 2. Conditions were so bad that the destruction affected all facets of society. Joel starts off by describing a swarm of locusts that invaded the land. It is an expression of your need for a saviour. But bringing Joel into Advent results in some promising homiletical adventures. The infestation was unusually severe, one so bad that no one living at the time could remember anything worse, 1:3. Rend your heart. Here, Joel looks forward to the glorious New Covenant, when the Spirit of God would be poured out on all flesh. 12 Even now- [this is]*The bracketed text has been added for clarity. Joel said, "Now, therefore," says the LORD, "Turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." So rend your heart, and not your garments; return to the LORD your God (Joel 2:12-13) Peter said, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall . Verse 13. H430. Things are bad. Rend Your Heart - "Even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." Rend your heart and not your garments. APPLICATION: Joel 2:12,13 to our time…two things: rend your heart, remember the grace of God. There are two patches in Joel's prophetic quilt. The inability to date … Continue reading "Commentary on Joel 2:12-13, 28-29" Joel describes the swarm like a wildfire that burns and consumes everything in its path. A Call to Repentance - "Now, therefore," says the Lord, "Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm. 12 That is why the Lord says, "Turn to me now, while there is time. Joel 2:12-13 says "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.". Chapter one tells the reader that the nation of Judah had just been ravaged by a phenomenal locust plague. Some argue for a ninth century date, while others suggest a Persian period (500- 350 BCE). Joel 2:14 King James Version with Strong's Concordance (STRONG) - Read this chapter. The call for repentance (2:12-13) and the eschatological expectation (2:28-30) function . Cross references: Joel 2:13. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. A Call to Repentance - "Now, therefore," says the Lord, "Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm. For preachers and congregations that have followed the Revised Common Lectionary in the past, it may seem out of place to read portions of this Ash Wednesday text in the midst of Advent. Commentary on Joel 2:12-13, 28-29. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Joel . For preachers and congregations that have followed the Revised Common Lectionary in the past, it may seem out of place to read portions of this Ash Wednesday text in the midst of Advent. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. When you come in this manner, it is because of a genuine disgust of your sin. Joel 2:13. APPLICATION: Joel 2:12,13 to our time…two things: rend your heart, remember the grace of God. 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