The Mighty Day of the Lord

The Words of Joel

The prophets of ancient Israel referred to the cataclysmic end of the world as “the Day of the Lord” (Yom Adonai). In the Book of Acts, the apostle Peter quoted the famous end of day’s vision of the prophet Joel. He says that this awesome day will be marked by great deliverance for those who call on the name of the LORD but terrible punishment for the unrighteous (Acts 2:17-21).
  

Signs of God’s Power

Joel prophecies that certain “signs” will appear in the sky and on the earth, “The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood” (Joel 2:30-31). The Hebrew word for “sign” is mofet מופת. This word indicates more than just a spectacle. In the Bible it is reserved for extraordinary displays of God's power. For example, the same word is applied to the Ten Plagues with which God struck the Egyptians. 
 

Discover the Scriptures with the authentic Hebrew

The lesson here is that the future “Day of the Lord” will literally be an event of “biblical proportions,” the likes of which have not been seen since the Exodus from Egypt. In order to prepare and really understand this event, the first step is to read the Scripture accurately. Put aside your translated Bible and discover the Scriptures in the authentic Hebrew. Enroll in our live online course today.