should be observed that it will be during the Millennium that the many Old Testament promises to Israel will be ful lled Thus, the Millennium is especially Israel-oriented.) It is the view of this book that Joel’s prophecies of “the day of the LORD” are about the Messianic Kingdom at the end of the world, which will begin when God’s final judgments will fall upon unbelieving nations, and when believing Israel will be delivered from their enemies There are various views as to when the Day of the Lord will begin Three of the more common views are: a) at the rapture when the Tribulation period begins b) shortly after the rapture, during the Tribulation c) at the revelation (Christ’s return to this earth after the Tribulation) when Christ defeats His foes at the Battle of Armageddon (cf Rev 16:16) You will want to come to your own conclusions concerning this identi cation Refer to commentaries for help II SURVEY Spend the rst ten minutes of your survey in reading the three chapters in one sitting What are your rst impressions? What words and phrases especially stand out as prominent ones? Study Chart 106 very carefully As you survey the Bible text, try to justify the inclusion of all the entries and outlines shown on the chart The rst verse is the book’s introduction Is there a similar concluding verse? The book is of two main parts (1:2— 2:11 and 2:28—3:21), with a bright section of exhortation sandwiched in between (2:1227) At what point in the book does Joel look beyond the time of Christ (A D.)? Notice the sequence shown on the chart: locusts—Lord’s army—signs—war— restoration Scan the passages in your Bible to see the basis for this outline Study the other outlines shown below the base line Is there an overall progression in the theme? Note where the ve references to “the day of the LORD” appear in the book Read each reference in your Bible What two aspects of “the day of the LORD” appear in the two parts of 2:30—3:21? Compare the beginning of the book (“Now”) with the ending (“Then”) Read the key verses in your Bible Note the list of key words Add to this list as you continue your study of the book III APPLICATIONS Are any or all of God’s judgments only ... references to ? ?the day of the LORD” appear in the book Read each reference in your Bible What two aspects of ? ?the day of the LORD” appear in the two parts of 2:30—3:21? Compare the beginning of the book... survey the Bible text, try to justify the inclusion of all the entries and outlines shown on the chart The rst verse is the book’s introduction Is there a similar concluding verse? The book is of. .. restoration Scan the passages in your Bible to see the basis for this outline Study the other outlines shown below the base line Is there an overall progression in the theme? Note where the ve references