SwordPlay - S2E13 (ep. 49) - Joel 2 v.28-32

- What does “after this” refer to preceding the promise of the Spirit? (v. 28)

- Why does Peter replace “after this” with the phrase “in the last days?” (v.28; Acts 2:17)

- How is the Spirit poured out on all mankind, isn’t this for Israel? (v. 28)

- Was the Spirit ever given to mankind to any extent before this promise? (v. 28)

- What connection is there between pouring out the rains and pouring out the Spirit? (v.23, 28-29)

- Is there any difference between the prophesying, dreams, and visions that occur before and after the Spirit is poured out? (v. 28)

- What significance is there to the Spirit coming upon male and female slaves? (v. 29)

- Does “in those days” imply a singular event, ongoing event, or both? (v. 29)

- Why does Peter add, “and they shall prophesy” concerning the Spirit upon the slaves? (v. 29; Acts 2:18)

- What are wonders in the sky and on the earth? (v. 30)

- What would one expect to see in the wonder of blood, fire, and smoke? (v. 30)

- What would one expect to see in the wonder of the sun turned to darkness and moon to blood? (v. 31)

- Why are the stars not mentioned as before? (v. 10, 31)

- Did these wonders happen and when? (v. 31)

- What Day of Yahweh is being referenced? Did this Day happen? (v. 31)

- What does it mean to call on the name of the Lord? (v. 32)

- How did Peter tell people to call on the name of the Lord? (Acts 2:37ff)

- What were they being saved from? (v. 32; Acts 2:40)

- How does Joel 2:32b differ in the LXX from the MT? Does it change the interpretation? (v. 32)

- Why does Peter not finish quoting Joel 2:32? (Acts 2:21)

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