A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace S4: Week 44 Day 1: Annotating Joel 2:28-29
Oct 27, 2025
Explore how Scripture reveals Christ across both the Old and New Testaments. Discover the promise of God's Spirit in Joel 2:28-29 and its implications for all humanity. Dive into discussions on God's graciousness in gifting the Spirit and the significance of varied groups included in the promise. Plus, uncover connections to Jesus, particularly at his baptism. The hosts invite you to join them for more insights as they continue this enlightening journey through key biblical passages.
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God's Inclusive Promise
- Joel emphasizes that God will pour out his Spirit on “all humanity,” explicitly naming sons, daughters, old and young, and slaves.
- Beth notes this inclusivity shows God's graciousness toward people society deemed unworthy.
Specificity Underscores Grace
- Beth underlined the specific groups to show that “all humanity” truly means everyone, not just privileged men.
- She argues this phrasing highlights God's graciousness in giving the Holy Spirit to the undeserved.
Prophecy Challenges Social Norms
- The passage's list of recipients challenges cultural norms that devalued women, slaves, and the young or old.
- Beth sees this as a theological statement that God gives his best gift, the Holy Spirit, to unlikely people.