Connect Joel 2:11 with Revelation's depiction of God's final judgment.

The Roar of the LORD in Joel 2:11

“The LORD raises His voice in the presence of His army.” (Joel 2:11a)

“The day of the LORD is great and very dreadful. Who can endure it.” (Joel 2:11c)

• Joel’s vision shows the LORD personally commanding an overwhelming host.

• The day is literal, global, and terrifying in scope.

• Endurance is impossible for the wicked; only those under God’s favor survive.

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Revelation and the Ultimate Day of the LORD

“Its rider is called Faithful and True, and with righteousness He judges and wages war.” (Revelation 19:11b)

“For the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it.” (Revelation 6:17)

“Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it.” (Revelation 20:11a)

• Revelation unfolds the final phase of the same “day” Joel announces.

• Christ, the Faithful and True Rider, leads heaven’s armies as Joel foresaw.

• The sixth seal, bowl judgments, and the Great White Throne climax in a definitive, universal reckoning.

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Key Parallels

• Divine Voice

– Joel: the LORD “raises His voice.”

– Revelation: thunderous proclamations (Revelation 16:17–18) echo that same commanding authority.

• Invincible Army

– Joel’s host is “exceedingly great.”

– Revelation shows “the armies of heaven” following Christ (Revelation 19:14).

• Who Can Endure

– Joel asks, “Who can endure it.”

– Revelation’s kings and slaves alike cry out, unable to stand (Revelation 6:15–17).

• Cosmic Upheaval

– Joel 2:10 pictures darkened sun and stars.

– Revelation repeats the signs (Revelation 6:12–14; 8:12).

• Final Separation

– Joel anticipates refuge for the repentant (Joel 2:12–14, 32).

– Revelation seals the faithful (Revelation 7:3–4) and judges the unrepentant (Revelation 20:15).

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Why These Connections Matter

• Scripture presents one consistent, literal Day of the LORD, moving from prophetic warning (Joel) to detailed fulfillment (Revelation).

• God’s sovereignty is absolute; His word moves history toward a predetermined judgment.

• The righteous find security only in the atoning work of Christ, the commanding Rider.

• The warning compels holy living and urgent witness while time remains (2 Peter 3:10–12; Isaiah 13:6; Zephaniah 1:14).