The Bible has much to say concerning the day of the Lord.
1. Consider the Scriptures in Revelation concerning God’s wrath?
a. Revelation 6:16-17–first mentioned at the time of the sixth seal
b. Revelation 11:18
c. Revelation 14:10
d. Revelation 14:19
e. Revelation 15:1
f. Revelation 15:7
g. Revelation 16:1
h. Revelation 16:19
i. Revelation 19:15
2. Romans 2:5 could refer to God’s wrath on earth during the day of the Lord or His wrath at the end time judgment. How are the Day of the Lord and the Wrath of God related? Look up as many of these Scriptures as you need to find your answer.
OTHER REFERENCES THAT SHED LIGHT ON THE FINAL WRATH OF GOD
OLD TESTAMENT: Psalm 2:5, 12; 21:9; 110:5 Proverbs 11:4 Isaiah 10:25; 13:3 ,5, 9, 13; 26:20; 30:27; 34:2; 63:3, 5, 6 Jeremiah 10:10, 25; 25:15; 30:23; 32:37; 50:25 Ezekiel 7:8, 12, 14, 19; 36:6; 38:19 Daniel 8:19; 11:36 Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 13; 2:1, 4,6 Micah 5:15 Habakkuk 3:12 Zephaniah 1:15,18; 2:2; 3:8
NEW TESTAMENT: Matthew 3:7 Luke 3:7; 21:23 (wrath against this people–not the nations) Romans 2:5, 8; 9:22 Ephesians 5:6 Colossians 3:6 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9
DAY OF THE LORD SCRIPTURES
OLD TESTAMENT: Isaiah 2; 11-13; 24 (although is not specifically mentioned); Ezekiel 30 Joel 1-3 Amos 5-9 Obadiah Zephaniah Zecharaiah. 12-14 Malachi 4
NEW TESTAMENT: Acts 2:20 1 Thessalonians 5:2 2 Thessalonians 2:2 2 Peter 3:3-18
3. Read 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 which clearly ties the man of lawlessness in with the day of the Lord. What do you learn about this especially in regard to time and the chronology of events?
4. Compare these Scriptures to learn about the events surrounding the day of the Lord
a. Isaiah 13:9-10
b. Isaiah 24:21-23
c. Isaiah 34:4–Read Isaiah 34:2-5
d. Joel 2:10, 31; 3:15–Read Joel 2&3
e. Acts 2:20–Read Acts 2:16-21
f. 1 Thessalonians 5:2–Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
g. 2 Peter 3:10–Read 2 Peter 3:1-13
h. Revelation 6:12-17
5. Although Mark 13 and Matthew 24 do not mention the day of the Lord, examine them closely because some of the same events occur as do in the previous Scriptures. Consider carefully the timing of the Day of the Lord and give your reasons.
6. Read these Old Testament references to the day of the Lord and record any information that especially helps you understand that day.
a. Isaiah 13-14:23
b. Ezekiel 13:5–Read the entire chapter. Watch carefully what is said about those who prophesy from their own inspiration and say, “Listen to the name of the Lord.” It’s a good warning to us to be very careful about our pronouncement in the name of God.
c. Ezekiel 30:3–Read the entire chapter. Watch all that is said to Egypt. Nebuchadnezzar (mentioned in Ezekiel 30:10) was reigning over Babylon at the of Ezekiel’s writing.
d. Joel 1:15; 2:1, 11, 31; 3:14–Read all three chapters of Joel—it is worth re-reading.
e. Amos 5:18, 20–Read the whole fifth chapter of Amos.
f. Obadiah 1:15–Read the whole book of Obadiah.
g. Zephaniah 1:7, 14–Read the book of Zephaniah. Zephaniah 1:8, 18; 2:2, 3 are references to that time.
h. Read Zechariah 12-14.
i. Malachi 4:5–Read Malachi 4. Does the reference to “the day” (Malachi 4:1) refer to the day of the Lord? Why or why not? What does this passage say about Elijah?
j. How do these passages parallel what you studied in Revelation?
7. Who will be left on the earth after the Lord’s wrath is finished? (Isaiah 13:12; 24:6)
8. How are we supposed to respond to the coming of the day of the Lord? (Philippians 1:3-6 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 2 Thessalonians 2:3 2 Peter 3:11-18 Jude 20-23).
9. What would you say if someone were to ask you about the Day of the Lord?