(Doomsday) The most powerfully destrucive events belonged to nature
Compare to our feelings of Nuclear Destruction
Could wipe out entire harvest, darken the sky
Could darken the sky
Refer to an enemy of Israel (most likely Babylon)
JONESBORO 1968 Tornado: Killed 34, Injured 300
Day of the Lord (PAST)
Past: God’s judgement of israel and wicked nations
Future: Christ’s return, new heavens and new earth
(2) Return to the Lord ( )
(2:11) The day of the Lord is dreadful, who can endure it?
(2:13) Rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord. for he is gracious
Looking back to the promises of God
Past: God’s judgement of israel and wicked nations
OT men and women would tear their robes as a sign of mourning. God however desired an inward change, not just outward. He sought broken hearts, not torn garments.
Future: Christ’s return, new heavens and new earth
Day of the Lord (FUTURE)
Holy Spirit
All will be saved who call on the name of the Lord
