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The Source of Resources
It seems counter-productive. God commands the Levitical priesthood to perform scheduled sacrifices and offerings, but then sends the swarms of locust to consume all of the necessary ingredients to fulfill…
Created 4 months ago
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Nothing to Offer
Not only was secular life effected by the swarm of locusts, but religious life was greatly hampered. The bloodless offerings at the Temple, the grain and drink offerings, would now come to an end. These…
Created 5 months ago
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When We've Lost Everything
What, then, was Israel to do about the aftereffects of the plague? Wail! Do not simply weep for your loss, but sob loudly! Listen to the analogy of Joel: Wail like a young girl, clothed in sackcloth who…
Created 6 months ago
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An Example of Effeciency
In an effort to get the "wine drinkers" to understand how they lost access to their beverage of choice, Joel tells them that the land of Judah has been invaded by another nation. This nation, crossing…
Created 6 months ago
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When the Wine Runs Out
After the cloud of locusts wiped the land clean of vegetation, the prophet reveals that certain members of the population would be directly effected by their passing. Top on his list were drunkards. These…
Created 6 months ago
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The Bringer of Swarms
Why do locusts swarm? Locusts are fascinating insects. Apparently, all you need is abundance of grasses and foliage in the right place at the right time, and the ball starts to roll. A particular species…
Created 6 months ago
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The Truth Behind the Story
How interesting it is that Joel encourages the participants of this tragedy to pass on the experience to their children and to suggest, or even expect, them to pass the details on to their children. Ironically,…
Created 6 months ago
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When It Happens, You'll Know
Some events are very hard to forget, especially when you or someone you know has to go through it personally. The land of Judah has just experienced the devastation produced by a swarm, or series of…
Created 6 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-12-14
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What God Has Given
This verse is the golden stamp that verifies the authenticity of all the prophet will record and pass down through the ages to God's chosen people, Jew and Gentile alike. That the opening phrase declares…
Created 6 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-12-14
Keith Barron
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