The term former and latter rain refers to water falling from the sky. . Deuteronomy 11:14 - That I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil. This passage is important since some teach it has a spiritual meaning when it refers to the rain. Rain. It is the enormous last day revival soon to come and the harvest of souls before the great and terrible Day of the Lord. Walvoord and Zuck. Order Online or call 800-729-9829! Repent. The Bible Knowledge Commentary. The concept is then applied like a parable, to the "early rain" that fell on Pentecost when the church began to plant seed in 33 A.D. and "harvest" at the second coming. The threshing floor shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.' It shall come about, if you listen obediently to my commandments which I am commanding you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart and all your soul, that He will give the rain for your land in its season, the early and late rain, that you may gather in your grain and your new wine and your oil. We will look at both interpretations. Your young men will see visions. The beginning of the modern Latter Rain Movement began with the publication of the book Latter Rain Songs in 1907 by David Wesley Myland This is a prophetic promise of God’s blessing in the millennial kingdom. Zechariah 12:10-13 describes the second coming of Christ and Hosea 6:1-3 says that in two to three days the inhabitants of Jerusalem were healed, that is, they become Christians. . January 18 – Wisdom haves and have-nots, and practical wisdom. Other Bibles contain a similar reading. The grains will flourish, and they will have plenty to eat (v. 22-26). He cares for the ungrateful (Luke 6:35) and those who are thankful. Answer: The Latter Rain Movement is an influence within Pentecostalism which teaches that the Lord is pouring out His Spirit again, as He did at Pentecost, and using believers to prepare the world for His Second Coming. As the LORD has said, Having trouble getting them by email? 29 Even on the male and female servants who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest. Then, the latter rain, which is even more important, matures the crops for harvesting. Jesus returns at the future battle of Armageddon in the Valley of Jehoshaphat as described in Joel 3. Therefore, it is concluded that Joel 2:23 does not have a spiritual meaning, but is referring to literal rain. Be sure to check your filters for our emails! The Bible often predicts the Holy Spirit as “rain,” which includes autumn rain and spring rain (Deut 11:14) to meet the needs of agriculture (Jas 5:7, 18). The Bible Reading Challenge, presented by VCY, Join people around the world in reading thru the Bible, December 27 Zechariah 10:1-11:17Revelation 18:1-24Psalm 146:1-10Proverbs 30:33, Zechariah 10:1 – David Wilkerson believes the “latter rain” is spiritual, talking about a revival move of the Holy Spirit. So rejoice, O sons of Zion, and be glad in the LORD your God; for He has given you the early rain for your vindication. Email 2018bible@vcyamerica.org or call our testimony line at 414-885-5370. During Jesus Christ’s one thousand year reign on earth He will build a large shelter in … It is also important to notice that the prophecy in Acts 2:17-21 does not include the last part of Joel 2:32 which is clearly about the tribulation period. . God will judge the wicked – He keeps track of every wrong. In 2 Peter 3:15-16, the apostle Peter said that Paul wrote some things that were difficult to understand, but Peter understood them. who gives autumn and spring rains in season, There are three easy-to-use ways to join us on our 2019 Bible Reading Challenge! Proverbs 30:33 – As James 1:20 tells us, “For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”, Your email address will not be published. Find out in this … – The 2018 Bible Reading Challenge, presented by VCY, October 7 – Covetousness and the negative promise – The 2018 Bible Reading Challenge, presented by VCY, September 6 – The Book of Romance – The 2018 Bible Reading Challenge, presented by VCY, August 9 – Faith that says “I don’t need a life jacket?”, “I will bring them again… they shall be as though I had not cast them off” (Zechariah 10;6), “they shall remember me… turn again” (Zechariah 10:9), “I will bring them again” (Zechariah 10:10). When we come to Joel 2:28-32 we discover that God has promised the Holy Spirit will be poured our on all mankind in the future. Walvoord and Zuck state, The promises of 2:19-27 will find their ultimate and absolute fulfillment as the Lord intervenes on Israel’s behalf (2:28-32), decisively judges the nation’s enemies (3:1-16a, 19), and securely establishes His people in the their land (3:1, 16b-18, 20-21).[1]. Pro 16:15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. 1. Once again it is clear that the passage is speaking of rain that is necessary for crops to grow. Since the millennium did not occur, Acts 2:14-21 was referring to a partial fulfillment of Joel 2:28-3:21. The Latter Rain Movement is a movement within the larger charismatic movement that teaches God is pouring out His "latter rain" in our time as He did at the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) to prepare the world for Christ's return. That is the former rain. Joel 2:23 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. SUCH are the climate and soil of Palestine, that all agricultural operations are most manifestly dependent upon the periodical rainfall. How can Jesus, being a descendant of Jechonias, fulfill the role of the Mes... What is the meaning of the latter and former rains? Let us fear the LORD our God, Hosea 6:3 (NIV). Chapters 1 and 2 talk about the future Day of the Lord (Joel 1:15; 2:1). It never refers to two separate times of spiritual blessing. The fulfillment of this prophecy will only occur during the millennial kingdom. The Latter Rain, also known as the New Order or New Order of the Latter Rain, was a post– World War II movement within Pentecostal Christianity which remains controversial. The Hebrew word that is described as “pour out” is sapak. As surely as the sun rises, This strongly reveals that the descent of the former and latter rains has no relationship with the pouring out of the Spirit on all mankind. Deuteronomy 11:13-15 is part of a promise that God gave to the nation of Israel that if they would love Him (Deuteronomy 11:1) and keep His commandments (Deuteronomy 11:8) then He would bless them. Thus the Spirit will be on every person. There are at least two different meanings given to the expression “latter and former rain” which is also translated as “early and late rain,” “first rain and the latter rain” or “autumn and spring rains.” One interpretaion assumes a literal meaning and the other a spiritual meaning of the expression. One thing is for certain, rain is repeatedly equated with God’s blessing throughout the Bible: “For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. That is what happens when the rains fall from the clouds. As a result, revival will occur and many will believe in God. Unless the early showers have done their work, the latter rain … He brings refreshment and joy. Jeremiah 9:23-24. Question: "What is the Latter Rain Movement?" "Latter rain" in The Bible literally refers to spring rains. ( Proverbs 16:1 Proverbs 16:5) For six months in the year, from May to October, no rain falls, the whole land becomes dry, parched and brown.The autumnal rains are eagerly looked for, to prepare the earth for the reception of the seed. These latter rains of the rainy season ripen the crops. That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; But here the prophecy states the Holy Spirit will be “poured out” as water from a pitcher. The coming of the Holy Spirit was a prefigurement of the prophecy (Acts 2:17-20), but the actual fulfillment of the prophecy will occur only after Jesus’ second coming and during the kingdom. “. January 17 – Listen to God. The idea of ‘latter rain’ (or ‘late rain’) comes from Joel’s Old Testament prophecy – and God’s response to the challenge, “Where is their God?” (Joel 2:17) He declared: “Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. When Acts 2:14-16 tells us that during Peter’s preaching the Spirit was poured out, that was the not the complete fulfillment of Joel. 1985. p. 1420. The fall feasts begin in September in the Jewish calendar. At the beginning of the kingdom, everyone will be a Christian as a result of the Goat and Sheep judgment. But the passage does not say that. Sign up with your name and email and receive daily passage reminder, some things we’ve noticed in the passage, and encouragement as you seek to follow God’s Word! Deuteronomy 11:14 - then he will send rain on the land in its season the early and latter rains then you'll gather grain, new wine, and oil. The answer is logically no! The “latter rain” is a biblical symbol for the final outpouring of the Holy Spirit, by which the corporate spiritual experience of God’s church will be brought to ripeness for the harvest ( Joel 2:23-29 ). What is the meaning of the latter and former rains? January 15 – Blessings from Seeking the Lord! Welcome to the Bible Reading Challenge! 24 The threshing floors will be full of grain, And the vats will overflow with the new wine and oil. Deuteronomy 11:14; Jeremiah 5:24; Hosea 6:3; Joel 2:23; Zechariah 10:1 and James 5:7 are the only credible examples of this phrase in the Bible. Trust in the LORD! Jeremiah, the first of the prophets in the Hebrew Bible, Apocalypse 28. The signs of the return of Jesus and the Holy Spirit will be a “fireworks” display in the sky. November 4 – God knows every thought in your mind! Isaiah 38:1-5; 2 Kings 20:1-11; 2 Chronicles 32:24-31, Matthew 26:36-58; Mark 14:32-54; Luke 22:39-54; John 18:2-15. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). We welcome you to join us as we read through the entire Bible in one year. Those who claim that Joel 2:28 was fulfilled in Acts 2:17-21 must ask if this means that everyone in the world became a Christian at the time of Peter’s sermon at Pentecost? According to the apostles Peter and John, the meaning of the Bible is not left to a few individuals who have secret insight into scripture (2 Peter 1:20). The phrase the “former and latter” rains occurs multiple times in the Bible and the exact wording varies from version to version. Since it is January, we are currently in the middle of the rainy season. Will be delivered; In Job 29:23 we read "And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain." Latter Rain proponents saw Pentecostalism as spiritually dry in the post-war period and in danger of slipping into a dry or mental formalism like many of their evangelicalpeers. Rain is the stimulus and medium by which the nutrients in the soil are drawn up through the root system. I will pour out My Spirit in those days. Joel 2:12-17 describes the future repentance of Israel (Zechariah 12:10-14). Then, later in the year we see the latter rains ripen their crop for the coming harvest in the Fall. The Lord will show us when the time will be.” This is one of the most sophisticated lies of Satan. As the LORD has said, Chariot Victor Publishing. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Verse 23 is a promise that God will restore the early and later rains. In Deuteronomy 11:14 we read "That I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil." And your sons and daughters will prophesy, But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. . The NIV changes the wording slightly from former and latter to autumn and spring to reflect the meaning of the Hebrew words translated as former and latter. Zechariah 10:1. Copyright © Like The Master Ministries. Jeremiah 5:24 (NIV). We will not receive the latter rain if we have not received the earlier, or the former, rain. Your old men will dream dreams, Matthew 6:31-33 (NASB). Joel 2:23 (NASB). We also find a variation of the phrase in James 5:7. Join our daily Bible Reading Challenge email list! While the timing of the “latter rain” is a matter of eschatological dispute, Wilkerson adds helpful caution to his desire for Holy Spirit revival: “Many so-called Holy-Ghost movements vanished quickly because they were man-centered — focusing on gifts, blessings, self-improvement, happiness.”, However, we’re probably safer taking a narrower interpretation – within the context of the chapter, it’s referring to God’s future dealing with Israel not the Church. Joel 2:23 is describing literal rain, H2O. Zechariah 11:12-13 – 1 Peter 1:11 comes to mind – Zechariah must have wondered why God included this – and it wasn’t until Matthew 27:9-10 that it was identified as a Messianic prophecy. Donations to this ministry are tax-deductible. The last rains are in spring, and are called the Malkosh. he will appear; Get them online or on Facebook! B) Join our 2021 One Year Bible reading group on YouVersion! Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. . It was when they were in the millennium or 1,000 year kingdom. Order from VCY America for just $15 including S&H. Phillip Medhurst Collection, daily organized print Bible, an online app, or a booklet to organize your readings, One Year Bible reading group on YouVersion. The apostles Paul and Peter told us that we can know the truth by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:11-14) and by hard study (2 Timothy 2:15). Even among the survivors whom the LORD calls. Let us now fear the LORD our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season . Already Israel reports that the rains have increased since Israel has returned to the land. he will come to us like the winter rains, How is it applied in our lives? . “The latter rain, ripening earth’s harvest, represents the spiritual grace that prepares the church for the coming of the Son of man. Central to the Latter Rain movement was an expectation ofthe imminent return of Jesus. Joel 2:23 refers to the early and latter rain as well. The Former and the Latter Rain “Let us now fear the Lord our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.”— Jeremiah 5:24. "The latter rain, ripening earth's harvest, represents the spiritual grace that prepares the church for the coming of the Son of man. Deuteronomy 11:13-15 (NASB). The latter rain. It refers to God’s blessing upon Israel, His promise that their crops will grow. Let us acknowledge the LORD; Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. Latter Rain doctrines addressed this formalism with a series of doctrinal and practical changes. The literal Hebrew means “all flesh.” That is, the Spirit will be poured on everyone. There are generally two rainy seasons mentioned in Scripture: the early or former autumn rain (October to November) and the latter spring rain (March to April). This rain softens the soil and signals the time for farmers to plough their land. August 16 – Can Christians Eat Halal Meat? What is the biblical meaning of Joel 2:28 and the following. This rain is essential for the farmers to grow their precious crops. Joel 3:1-16 includes a description of the Battle of Armageddon (Joel 3:2, 12-16). D. Latter rain never equated with the second coming: 1. The word literally means to pour as one pours water from a pitcher. The Hebrew word that is translated as “poured down” in some Bible translations is yarad and it actually means “to go down” or “to descend.” That is the rain would descend. When Jesus describes His second coming in Matthew 24:29-30 He refers to the sun, sky, darkness and the moon. It is given by God to soften the hard clods of soil that have been made so hard through the long dry period, and God softens them with former rain. This becomes obvious when we read verse 30-31 and realize that the second coming of Christ is described in similar words. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. Required fields are marked *. And the moon into blood It is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon all flesh promised to us in the last days and … According to some, the “early rain” in Joel 2:23 refers to the first Pentecost and the “latter rain” refers to a future Pentecost when the Holy Spirit will be poured out in an unusual way. Revelation 18:4 – In 2 Corinthians 6:17, God says to come out from unbelievers – if you lose your father He will be a father to you. Zechariah 11:16 – God is raising up a bad shepherd? The New Testament attributes it to Jeremiah, the first of the prophets in the Hebrew Bible. Zechariah 12:10 is the promised latter rain that must precede the final harvest. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Note the frequency of the word “again.”. A parable like law is created where "the early rain comes with seed time and the latter rain comes with harvest". The pastures will become green; the trees will grow and bear fruit (v. 22). God takes care of those who follow Him and those who do not. Your email address will not be published. The summer months are dry. The book of Joel deals with the future. Even among the survivors whom the LORD calls. Zechariah 10:1 (NASB). But unless the former rain has fallen, there will be no life; the green blade will not spring up. . Blood, fire and columns of smoke. While the timing of the “latter rain” is a matter of eschatological dispute, Wilkerson adds helpful caution to his desire for Holy Spirit revival: “Many so-called Holy-Ghost movements vanished quickly because they were man-centered — focusing on gifts, blessings, self … There will be those who escape, These changes made the Latter Rain Movement distinct from the Pentecostal context from which it arose, and church life in Latter Rain influenced churches significantly different from traditional Pentecostal ones. God promises to pour out his spirit before he comes again, but what exactly does that entail? As the latter rain follows the early rain, God will deal with Israel again as merciful as in the past. Last week, Israel had an unusually rainy day. He argues that the “battle bow” is identified with Zechariah 9:13 and Revelation 19:11. Join our daily Bible Reading Challenge email list! The former rain and the latter rain is in September, the first month of the fall feast days (V.24). 30 I will display wonders in the sky and on the earth, Joel 2:1-32 ESV / 43 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. The two periodic seasons of rain in the land of Canaan symbolized the two great visitations of the Holy Spirit—one at the beginning of the gospel dispensation, and the other at its close. There will be those who escape, November 4 – God knows every thought in your mind! Joel 2:23 does not have a spiritual meaning. Be Blessed. We must remember that God did not give us a mystery Bible with secret meanings. Zechariah 10:4 – John MacArthur identifies this as a Messianic prophecy. We also see that the “latter rain” (the end-times outpouring) would be greater than the “former rain.”. Have a testimony to share? In the early part of this century, a Pentecostal movement began in Canada called the "Latter Rain Movement." The Latter Rain is the rain that will surely come just before the Harvest. In this video, Pastor Doug Batchelor explains what the latter rain is in the last days, before the return of the Lord. The rains that fall right now help nourish the land for the rest of the year. The “latter rain” in this verse is interpreted as an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. A non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation. 28 It will come about after this The terms latter and former rains are used in the King James Version of the Bible. What is the Latter Rain in the End Times? His coming is like rain. James 5:7 (NASB). Biblical Prophecy, End Time events in News, Middle East, Terrorism, wars and rumors of wars ... 1THESS 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. ” (Isaiah 44:3) Matar and Geshem. Bible verses about The Latter Rain. Do not worry then, saying, “What will we eat?” or “What will we drink?” or “What will we wear for clothing?” For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 31 The sun will be turned into darkness Joel 2:28-32 (NASB). Zechariah 10:1 – David Wilkerson believes the “latter rain” is spiritual, talking about a revival move of the Holy Spirit. Mortier’s Bible. Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming; it is near, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness! . A distinction should be made between: The Latter Rain Revival (1948–1952) The Latter Rain Movement (1952–1960s) This phenomenon is what the Biblical writers are referring to when they mention the early rains (October) and the latter rains (May). let us press on to acknowledge him. He compares “the nail” to Eliakim in Isaiah 22:23, but where “the Eliakim nail will be cut off, not the nail that is referring to Christ. Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! The seed is sown at that period. Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me . And He has poured down for you the rain, the early and latter rain as before. In nature we find Zechariah 10:1 (KJV), Ask rain from the LORD at the time of the spring rain – The LORD who makes the storm clouds; And He will give them showers of rain, vegetation in the field to each man. Revelation 18:24 – Many people wonder why God doesn’t judge the wicked – the problem is their timetable isn’t God’s. Obey. As a result, revival will occur and many will believe in God. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit was first shared with the disciples on the day of Pentecost. The Latter Rain explained Just as in the Midwest, the early rains prepare the soil for the seed sowing we see the farmers doing each and every year in the early Spring. For on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem It lasted perhaps forty or fifty years. The phrase “come about after this” looks to the time after Christ’s second coming or the time of the millennial kingdom. It is not a reference to Pentecost or to a future Pentecost. In Israel the early rains came in the autumn (October-November) and the latter rain came in the spring (March-April). 32 And it will come about that whoever calls on the name of the LORD James 5:7 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. . Rain is a discomfort. October 9 – Rise and Shine! Verse 17-21 describe the blessing on Israel during the millennium. Matar is the main generic word for rain used in the Bible. The Lord is waiting patiently until His last rain is outpoured - because it will produce the final harvest! So God by the former rain, and by the moisture in the earth, springs the corn. For on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem Joel 2:18-27 describes God’s future response to their repentance. The latter rain brings extra blessing which leads to prosperity. Similar to the lying spirit of 1 Kings 22:23, to bring judgment upon His people. He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied. How do the promises in Joel 2:23-26 connect with the Day of Atonement? Jeremiah 5:24 (KJV). Joel 2:32 (NASB). With the former rain, farmers begin ploughing and planting seeds. 9 Bible results for “latter rain ... and the latter rain in the first month. C) Download the daily passage reading guide & follow along in your Bible! Rain continues to fall throughout the winter months. Before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes. Some have said that this interpretation will be known only to those who “exhibit the gifts of the spirit.” Unfortunately, that could be said about any passage in scripture. – VCY.Today. Revelation cap 18. Psalm 146:4 – Note the contrast – man returns to his earth (dirt), as opposed to the Maker of the earth (Psalm 146:6). The Latter Rain broug… In the Bible "early rain" signifies the rain of the autumn, ( 11:14) and "latter rain" the rain of spring. like the spring rains that water the earth. Whether you prefer a daily organized print Bible, an online app, or a booklet to organize your readings of your regular Bible – we invite you to join us in a systematic one year journey through God’s Word! According to this revelation, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost was autumn rain while the descent of the Holy Spirit at present is spring rain ( latter rain ). "Former rain" refers to autumn rains. These passages refer to God’s provision and grace in meeting our needs just as He provides rain or water to help plants and animals grow. According to some, the “early rain” in Joel 2:23 refers to the first Pentecost and the “latter rain” refers to a future Pentecost when the Holy Spirit will be poured out in an unusual way. The two Hebrew words sapak and yarad are not closely related. January 14 – Can you name the 12 disciples? All Rights Reserved. Hosea 6:1-3 describes the second coming of the Lord Jesus at the beginning of the millennial kingdom. The destruction of Babylon. The Latter Rain Movement is anti-dispensational and amillennial, and many leaders of the movement embrace aberrant teachings. What are the lessons in the story of the Levite and his concubine? The early and latter rain as before. In Jeremiah 5:24 God declares that He gives us rain. Joel 2:1-11 prophesies that at sometime in the future the land of Israel will be under siege by an invading army (Joel 2:4-5, 20). 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