November 1, 2023 - Baba 21, 1740

Departure of Joel the Prophet

On this day also, the great Prophet Joel, the son of Pe-thu-el, from the tribe of Reuben, departed. He prophesied in the days of Abya the son of Jeroboam the son of Solomon the King. He taught the people and admonished them and prophesied concerning the dwelling of God in Zion, His passion, and the coming of the Holy Spirit, the comforter upon the holy Apostles on the day of Pentecost. He prophesied that their sons and daughters will prophesy and their young men will see visions and their old men will dream dreams. This prophet prophesied also concerning the going forth of the law of the Gospel from Zion when he said, A fountain shall flow from the house of the Lord and water the valley of Shittim. (Joel 3:18) And he revealed that wars will break out on the earth after the advent of our Lord Jesus Christ. He spoke also concerning the day of Resurrection more than a thousand years before the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He said, The sun and the moon will grow dark and the stars will diminish their brightness. (Joel 3:15) He pleased God and departed in peace. May his prayers be with us. Amen.