 Joel Chapter 3 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Introduction: In chapter 2, Joel foresaw the invasion of Israel in the future by the beast and the pouring out of the Spirit in the last days upon Israel.] Chapter 3 is a continuation of the “day of the LORD.” As the prophet listens to the Lord, he gains a clear understanding of the events during the “day of the LORD." His focus here is particularly of the events at the height of the Tribulation. Armageddon, the return of Christ, and the judgement of the sheep and goat nations are in view though perhaps not in their precise chronological order. In addition, a glimpse of millennial conditions is presented. I. God to Regather Israel Joel 3:1 For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, Joe 3:2 I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land. The reference is made to the return of the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem. The context does not lend itself to the later Babylonian captivity of Judah and Jerusalem. The captivity in that day in all likelihood is a reference to the occupation of Jerusalem by the forces of the beast in the latter stages of the tribulation. The words translated as bring back (shuwb) have the sense of ‘turning back.’ The Lord in that day will deliver Jerusalem from its enemies in preparation for His coming reign. The only place the “valley of Jehoshaphat” is mentioned in the Bible is here in Joel. One of two possibilities are in view here. One view is that the valley of Jehoshaphat is a reference to the valley of Jezreel adjacent to Mount Megiddo in which the central elements of the battle of Armageddon will take place. The context, particularly in verses 13-16, lends credence to this view Continue Reading in PDF: 
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 Jonah Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Introduction: We begin a series this week on the book of Jonah. Jonah is perhaps the most disputed book of the 66 in the Word of God. People thinking from a purely worldly viewpoint have a hard time believing a man could have been swallowed by a whale and cast up on dry land after a period of three days. However, I know we can believe this record as fact. Jonah is the fifth book of what is traditionally referred to as the Minor Prophets. The book is a record about a man of God who was chosen as God's instrument in proclaiming God's message to the Assyrians, particularly to the idolatrous pagans of Nineveh. This book is also a revelation of the amazing grace of God as He deals in mercy and patience with His servant who at first refused to carry out his divinely appointed task. I. Jonah’s Call and Commission Jonah 1:1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Jonah 1:2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. God had a task to be done and chose from among His servants, Jonah, the son of Amittai. Jonah was a tried and proven prophet of the Lord who served during the rule and reign of a wicked king named Jeroboam (II) whereby he predicted that this king would reclaim some territory for Israel which had been lost under previous administrations. (2 Kings 14:23-25) Continue Reading in PDF
 Romans Chapter 12 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Introduction: Last week, in chapter 11, Paul spoke of how God had called him to be the apostle unto the Gentiles. All righteousness comes today by grace, with no involvement of works. It comes through the Lord Jesus Christ. He closed chapter 11 telling us how that one day the nation of Israel would be grafted back into the true olive tree. We as Gentiles are grafted into that tree today, but one day, a branch (the Jews) will be grafted into the olive tree. I. What Should We Offer as a Sacrifice Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Our bodies are to be offered unto the Lord as a living sacrifice. The Jews brought animals that were killed and placed on the altar for a sacrifice. We today are not to bring a dead sacrifice, but one that is living. It is to be our active living body, sacrificed to self and ready to be used by the Lord. God does not expect this to be an unreasonable demand, as the verse says “which is your reasonable service.” Even though the animals sacrificed could not take away sin, it atoned for it and made God look past the sin until Christ would come one day and take away their sins. But God has always wanted obedience rather than sacrifice. Continue reading in PDF:
 Proverbs Lesson 4 Proverbs Chapter 4 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: In Proverbs Chapter 4, Solomon sets forth three profound truths: (1) the exhortation to seek wisdom and understanding; (2) the exhortation to abhor ungodly companions; and (3) the exhortation to live a righteous and holy life.
Pro 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. Pro 4:2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. The immediate speaker is Solomon speaking to his children. However, once again, One far greater stands in the shadows speaking to His children down through the ages. His counsel is to (1) pay heed to our heavenly Father and (2) more specifically to hearken to learn (i.e., know) understanding. The greater point is to listen to the voice of God and to be ready to learn understanding from Him. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. The word translated as doctrine (xql leqach) has as the basic sense of ‘teaching.’ Indeed, God’s Word provides excellent teaching for the issues of life. Therefore, God directs us to not forsake His law. How often do His people do exactly that? Perhaps not on purpose, yet just the same, they forsake His Law. Continue reading PDF:
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