In Joel 2:28–32, the prophet speaks of God pouring out His Spirit, of salvation, and of deliverance on Mount Zion. But what did Joel really mean? Was he talking about Jesus—or something else entirely?

In this Bible lesson, Pastor John Musgrave explains Joel’s prophecy in its original Old Testament context and shows how it finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.

You’ll learn:

What “calling on the name of the Lord” meant for ancient Israel

How Joel’s prophecy was fulfilled at Pentecost (Acts 2)

The difference between Babylonian exile and our spiritual exile today

How the Spirit’s outpouring points to the inauguration, continuation, and consummation of Christ’s Kingdom

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The prophet Joel opens a window into one of the most powerful themes in all of Scripture — the Day of the Lord. In this lesson, Pastor John Musgrave explores how Joel’s prophecy of Babylon’s invasion and God’s coming judgment points forward to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. You’ll see how God’s justice and mercy unfold across history, from ancient Israel to the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost, and how Joel’s message still calls believers today to repentance, faith, and hope in the gospel.

If you want to understand the unity of the Bible’s story — from judgment to salvation, from Babylon to Christ — this study through Joel will deepen your love for God’s Word and strengthen your confidence in His sovereign plan of redemption.

📖 Scripture: The Book of Joel
🎙 Speaker: John Musgrave
📍 Series: The Bible: Each Book

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In this in-depth Bible study, Pastor John Musgrave explores The Prophet Joel: What’s He Talking About? — uncovering the historical setting, prophetic message, and timeless lessons of repentance and restoration in the book of Joel. Learn how Joel’s warnings about the Babylonian invasion reveal God’s covenant faithfulness, justice, and mercy—and how the “Day of the Lord” points us to both judgment and hope through Christ. Perfect for Christians who love serious biblical teaching, this episode offers Reformed and Presbyterian insights that connect Old Testament prophecy to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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To whom was the Old-Testament prophet, Joel, speaking? Understanding this simple thing gives us understanding of the Book of Joel.In this Bible lesson, we explore the book of Joel and its powerful message for God’s people in a time of crisis. Joel, the prophet, used the devastating image of locusts to call Judah to repentance and warn of God’s coming judgment, while also pointing to the hope of restoration through the Lord. This lesson unpacks the historical setting of Joel’s ministry, the meaning of prophetic language, and how his message connects to the exile and God’s sovereign plan. Whether you are Presbyterian, Reformed, Evangelical, or simply seeking to understand Scripture more deeply, this study will help you grasp the richness of Joel’s prophecy and apply its timeless truths to the Christian life today.

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Habakkuk, understood for its original message, also describes our day and directs the attitude, action, and expectation of Christians.

In this Bible lesson, we explore the timeless message of Habakkuk and its relevance for Christians today. Habakkuk wrestled with the sin of God’s people, the looming judgment through Babylon, and ultimately submitted to God’s sovereign plan. In the same way, the church in our day must face its own failures, recognize God’s discipline, and look with hope toward Christ’s final victory. This teaching applies the prophet’s back-and-forth dialogue with God to the life of the church today, helping believers lament sin, trust God’s justice, and live faithfully in a world opposed to Christ. If you are Reformed, Presbyterian, evangelical, or simply seeking to understand how the Old Testament speaks to the church in our generation, this lesson on Habakkuk will encourage and challenge you to stand firm in the gospel.

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What is the message of Habakkuk, and why does it matter for Christians today? In this lesson, we see how Habakkuk moved from doubt to faith, trusting God’s sovereign plan even as Judah faced exile. His response challenges the church to live by faith and worship God in every circumstance.

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Habakkuk's easy to understand and remember, if you know when he lived and what was going on in his day.

In this Sunday School lesson, “What is Habakkuk Talking About?” we explore the powerful message of the prophet Habakkuk and his dialogue with God during the rise of Babylon. Habakkuk wrestles with Judah’s sin, God’s coming judgment, and the difficult question of why a holy God would use a nation more wicked than His people to bring discipline. Through Habakkuk’s complaints, God’s responses, and the prophet’s final prayer of submission, we see timeless lessons about faith, repentance, waiting on the Lord, and trusting God’s sovereign plan even in seasons of trial. This study will encourage Christians—especially evangelicals and Presbyterians—to read Habakkuk in its historical context and apply its call to faith and trust in Christ today.

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Here’s how Zephaniah’s words to the people of Judah on the eve of their exile to Babylon in 597 B.C. come true also with Jesus and the Church.

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