Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
the Sixth Week after Epiphany
the Sixth Week after Epiphany
There are 57 days til Easter!
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Bible Commentaries
Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible Henry's Concise
Chapter 1
The Locust Plague as a Symbol of Judgment.Chapter 2
The Coming Day of the Lord; Call to Repentance.Chapter 3
God's Judgment on Nations; Future Restoration of Israel.
The Locust Plague as a Symbol of Judgment.Chapter 2
The Coming Day of the Lord; Call to Repentance.Chapter 3
God's Judgment on Nations; Future Restoration of Israel.
- Joel
by Matthew Henry
** From the desolations about to come upon the land of Judah, by the ravages of locusts and other insects, the prophet Joel exhorts the Jews to repentance, fasting, and prayer. He notices the blessings of the gospel, with the final glorious state of the church. * A plague of locusts. (1-7) All sorts of people are called to lament it. (8-13) They are to look to God. (14-20)