In this episode, I discuss the following: Taking a B.I.T.E. It's exactly what you think, yet so much more. Join me on the podcast as we explore what "beginning" we're talking about, Who was there, and what happened. These are also the opening lyrics to Anna Miriam Brown's song "Was The Word" from her musical His Story The Musical. These are the first words of two chapters of the Bible-one in the Old Testament and one in the New. J#467: "Was The Word" by Anna Miriam Brown After you are familiar with the text, access outside resources to shed light on your questions and illuminate what you have not yet seen. Pray and ask God to help you see what He wants you to see as you read and interact with Joel. Make observations and write down any questions that jumped out to you. Additional Resources Lyrics to "For The Love Of God" by Andrew Ripp - Life Essentials Interactive Study Bible - Amazon Paid Link ESV Expository Commentary: Daniel–Malachi (Volume 7) - Amazon Paid Link My new favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link This Week's Challenge Follow my game plan to interact with the book of Joel. But rather than being discouraged by that, let’s reframe it as endless opportunities to explore. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Share with a friend Read the text out loud Read in context Consult section headings Make observations Make a list Consult an overview Pray The Episode Guide for continued self-study Overcoming the obstacle of feeling inadequate when it comes to discussing Scripture Read the text together Get your bearings of the context using section headings Make some observations Write down any questions Pray and ask God to reveal what He wants you to see Learn from trusted outside resources Taking advantage of the "now" The Bible Project Overview of Joel - YouTube Video The importance of using even devastating circumstances as launching pads to share with our children - Joel 1:3 How tragedy impacted worship - Joel 1:9 The symbol of drink offerings - Holman New Testament Commentary - Amazon Paid Link The symbol of grain offerings - Article How Joel paralleled the joy of the people drying up like the land drying up - Joel 1:12 The action words God uses toward His people found in Joel 1 Rescue coming through repentance The references to the "day of the Lord" in Joel Joel 1:15 Joel 2:1 Joel 2:11 Joel 2:31 Joel 3:14 What Peter teaches about the "day of the Lord" in 2 Peter 3 People will deny that the day of the Lord will come Christ has delayed his return so people can respond to the message of salvation We must stay ready for the day of the Lord by living holy and godly lives The lyrics from our inspiration song remind us of what we've studied God’s Word is interconnected in ways we’ll never come to the end of. And let the text lead us to action in our own devastated land. Let Andrew Ripp's song "For The Love Of God" remind you of God's love and his call to action displayed in this minor prophet book. Like the devastating locusts stripping the land bare in the book of Joel, we are stripped of meaningful worship owed to Father God. The effects of sin are ravaging our world. J#468: "For The Love Of God" by Andrew Ripp
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