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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