Restoration and Renewal: Explanatory Notes on Joel 2:18-29

Reflecting on The Day of Pentecost: One Day after Sunday (Year C)

Scripture

Psalm 48; Joel 2:18-29; 1 Corinthians 2:1-11

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Prayer

Holy God, you spoke the world into being. Pour your Spirit to the ends of the earth, that your children may return from exile as citizens of your commonwealth, and our divisions may be healed by your word of love and righteousness. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary)

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Reflection

Joel 2:18-29

In Joel 2:18-39, God responds to his people’s repentance with restoration and renewal. The passage moves from divine mercy and physical renewal to a climactic promise of spiritual outpouring.