Lesson 142: Joel 2:28
The Blueprint — The Verse
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
Memorization Practice
Click words to hide them and test your memory.
Without looking, enter the book, chapter, and verse for this passage.
Rate your recall:
The Context — The History
Joel prophesied during locust plague and drought in Judah, calling national lament and return to God. Spirit outpouring language later framed Pentecost in as fulfillment of Joel's promise.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After describing the day of the LORD with darkness and blood, Joel promises restoration and generous Spirit on all flesh—crossing age and gender lines in prophetic experience.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
-
You will know that I am among IsraelThe nation chosen by Yahweh as His own covenant people, descended from Jacob (Israel) and formed into a distinct identity at Sinai. In the biblical worldview, Israel is God’s allotted portion among all nations after Babel (Deuteronomy 32), set apart to reveal His character, law, and redemptive plan. Israel carries the promises given to Abraham, the mission of representing Yahweh... More, and that I am Yahweh, your God, and there is no one else; and my people will never again be disappointed.
Shown in World English Bible (WEB).
Read the verse immediately before this lesson () to hear the lead-in to the passage.
-
And also on the servants and on the handmaids in those days, I will pour out my Spirit.
Shown in World English Bible (WEB).
Read the verse immediately after this lesson () to continue the passage.
Discussion
-
How does Spirit outpouring expand who speaks for God?
-
What 'afterward' are you waiting for?
-
How do dreams and visions function in community?
Places — Map this passage
Locations mentioned in this lesson passage. Switch to Whole book or Journey mode on the map for a broader view.
Places list
Geographic data © OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0)