The Latter Rain Movement is anti-dispensational and amillennial, and many leaders of the movement embrace aberrant teachings. 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). 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. October 9 – Rise and Shine! Zechariah 10:1 (NASB). We will not receive the latter rain if we have not received the earlier, or the former, rain. 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. He notes “the corner” is the “precious cornerstone” in Isaiah 28:16, and the “stumbling stone” of Romans 9:32, and described in 1 Corinthians 1:23, Ephesians 2:20, Daniel 2:34, and Matthew 21:44. "The latter rain, ripening earth's harvest, represents the spiritual grace that prepares the church for the coming of the Son of man. 1985. p. 1420. 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. It is the enormous last day revival soon to come and the harvest of souls before the great and terrible Day of the Lord. . November 4 – God knows every thought in your mind! Similar to the lying spirit of 1 Kings 22:23, to bring judgment upon His people. It was when they were in the millennium or 1,000 year kingdom. Deuteronomy 11:13-15 (NASB). Psalm 146:4 – Note the contrast – man returns to his earth (dirt), as opposed to the Maker of the earth (Psalm 146:6). In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations. Before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes. 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. he will come to us like the winter rains, Your old men will dream dreams, We welcome you to join us as we read through the entire Bible in one year. As the LORD has said, This becomes obvious when we read verse 30-31 and realize that the second coming of Christ is described in similar words. Once again it is clear that the passage is speaking of rain that is necessary for crops to grow. Joel 2:12-17 describes the future repentance of Israel (Zechariah 12:10-14). Joel 2:23 (NASB). . 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. 32 And it will come about that whoever calls on the name of the LORD 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. The literal Hebrew means “all flesh.” That is, the Spirit will be poured on everyone. Zechariah 12:10 is the promised latter rain that must precede the final harvest. It lasted perhaps forty or fifty years. In nature we find January 15 – Blessings from Seeking the Lord! Rain continues to fall throughout the winter months. Joel 2:18-27 describes God’s future response to their repentance. who gives autumn and spring rains in season, The latter rain brings extra blessing which leads to prosperity. James 5:7 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. The Latter Rain broug… 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. This passage is important since some teach it has a spiritual meaning when it refers to the rain. Let us fear the LORD our God, Will be delivered; 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. In 2 Peter 3:15-16, the apostle Peter said that Paul wrote some things that were difficult to understand, but Peter understood them. The two Hebrew words sapak and yarad are not closely related. In the early part of this century, a Pentecostal movement began in Canada called the "Latter Rain Movement." Order from VCY America for just $15 including S&H. . The early and latter rain as before. D. Latter rain never equated with the second coming: 1. That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; 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. The former rain and the latter rain is in September, the first month of the fall feast days (V.24). And your sons and daughters will prophesy, The signs of the return of Jesus and the Holy Spirit will be a “fireworks” display in the sky. 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. When Jesus describes His second coming in Matthew 24:29-30 He refers to the sun, sky, darkness and the moon. Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! 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. The blessing is described in the entire chapter and verses 13-15 is a promise of enough rain to grow their crops and feed their animals. Since it is January, we are currently in the middle of the rainy season. As surely as the sun rises, We also find a variation of the phrase in James 5:7. 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. Verse 17-21 describe the blessing on Israel during the millennium. And the moon into blood "Former rain" refers to autumn rains. . God takes care of those who follow Him and those who do not. There will be those who escape, There will be those who escape, The pastures will become green; the trees will grow and bear fruit (v. 22). Hosea 6:3 (NIV). Donations to this ministry are tax-deductible. Rain is a discomfort. He argues that the “battle bow” is identified with Zechariah 9:13 and Revelation 19:11. January 18 – Wisdom haves and have-nots, and practical wisdom. 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. Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. 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. 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). 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. 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." We will look at both interpretations. These latter rains of the rainy season ripen the crops. What are the lessons in the story of the Levite and his concubine? 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. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Joel 2:1-32 ESV / 43 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. Since the millennium did not occur, Acts 2:14-21 was referring to a partial fulfillment of Joel 2:28-3:21. The Bible Knowledge Commentary. During Jesus Christ’s one thousand year reign on earth He will build a large shelter in … The New Testament attributes it to Jeremiah, the first of the prophets in the Hebrew Bible. But here the prophecy states the Holy Spirit will be “poured out” as water from a pitcher. The Lord will show us when the time will be.” This is one of the most sophisticated lies of Satan. Be Blessed. He brings refreshment and joy. James 5:7 (NASB). Matthew 6:31-33 (NASB). The term former and latter rain refers to water falling from the sky. Welcome to the Bible Reading Challenge! As the LORD has said, 28 It will come about after this Rain. The threshing floor shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.' 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. Zechariah 10:1 – David Wilkerson believes the “latter rain” is spiritual, talking about a revival move of the Holy Spirit. The destruction of Babylon. Your young men will see visions. 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." We must remember that God did not give us a mystery Bible with secret meanings. SUCH are the climate and soil of Palestine, that all agricultural operations are most manifestly dependent upon the periodical rainfall. 31 The sun will be turned into darkness God will judge the wicked – He keeps track of every wrong. Even among the survivors whom the LORD calls. The seed is sown at that period. Mortier’s Bible. Central to the Latter Rain movement was an expectation ofthe imminent return of Jesus. Zechariah 10:4 – John MacArthur identifies this as a Messianic prophecy. The phrase “come about after this” looks to the time after Christ’s second coming or the time of the millennial kingdom. 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. I will pour out My Spirit in those days. At the beginning of the kingdom, everyone will be a Christian as a result of the Goat and Sheep judgment. What is the Latter Rain in the End Times? Matar is the main generic word for rain used in the Bible. A non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation. 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. Join our daily Bible Reading Challenge email list! 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 ). 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. The grains will flourish, and they will have plenty to eat (v. 22-26). Already Israel reports that the rains have increased since Israel has returned to the land. Other Bibles contain a similar reading. The Latter Rain is the rain that will surely come just before the Harvest. For on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem – 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). C) Download the daily passage reading guide & follow along in your Bible! 29 Even on the male and female servants 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! 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). The Hebrew word that is described as “pour out” is sapak. The “latter rain” in this verse is interpreted as an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 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. 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. Joel 2:23 refers to the early and latter rain as well. Obey. The book of Joel deals with the future. “. How can Jesus, being a descendant of Jechonias, fulfill the role of the Mes... What is the meaning of the latter and former rains? Join our daily Bible Reading Challenge email list! 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. The fall feasts begin in September in the Jewish calendar. How is it applied in our lives? Phillip Medhurst Collection, daily organized print Bible, an online app, or a booklet to organize your readings, One Year Bible reading group on YouVersion. We also see that the “latter rain” (the end-times outpouring) would be greater than the “former rain.”. Hosea 6:1-3 describes the second coming of the Lord Jesus at the beginning of the millennial kingdom. 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 . Note the frequency of the word “again.”. The last rains are in spring, and are called the Malkosh. 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. Find out in this … Thus the Spirit will be on every person. Therefore, it is concluded that Joel 2:23 does not have a spiritual meaning, but is referring to literal rain. 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. This phenomenon is what the Biblical writers are referring to when they mention the early rains (October) and the latter rains (May). The Lord is waiting patiently until His last rain is outpoured - because it will produce the final harvest! 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. Email 2018bible@vcyamerica.org or call our testimony line at 414-885-5370. That is the former rain. Revelation 18:24 – Many people wonder why God doesn’t judge the wicked – the problem is their timetable isn’t God’s. The latter rain. Be sure to check your filters for our emails! 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. Trust in the LORD! In this video, Pastor Doug Batchelor explains what the latter rain is in the last days, before the return of the Lord. His coming is like rain. 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. 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. Chapters 1 and 2 talk about the future Day of the Lord (Joel 1:15; 2:1). 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. In Israel the early rains came in the autumn (October-November) and the latter rain came in the spring (March-April). If we compare Zechariah 10:1 in both the King James Version and the New American Standard Bibles, we discover that the phrase “former and latter rain” is talking about literal rain. “The latter rain, ripening earth’s harvest, represents the spiritual grace that prepares the church for the coming of the Son of man. 1. Unless the early showers have done their work, the latter rain … Joel 2:23 does not have a spiritual meaning. . – VCY.Today. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Repent. Copyright © Like The Master Ministries. ” (Isaiah 44:3) Matar and Geshem. Pro 16:15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. 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! It refers to God’s blessing upon Israel, His promise that their crops will grow. Your email address will not be published. "Latter rain" in The Bible literally refers to spring rains. 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. Then, later in the year we see the latter rains ripen their crop for the coming harvest in the Fall. he will appear; What is the biblical meaning of Joel 2:28 and the following. It never refers to two separate times of spiritual blessing. But the passage does not say that. As a result, revival will occur and many will believe in God. November 4 – God knows every thought in your mind! He cares for the ungrateful (Luke 6:35) and those who are thankful. Then, the latter rain, which is even more important, matures the crops for harvesting. The word literally means to pour as one pours water from a pitcher. God promises to pour out his spirit before he comes again, but what exactly does that entail? 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. That is what happens when the rains fall from the clouds. Having trouble getting them by email? . Even among the survivors whom the LORD calls. All Rights Reserved. In the Bible "early rain" signifies the rain of the autumn, ( 11:14) and "latter rain" the rain of spring. 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. . The rains that fall right now help nourish the land for the rest of the year. This rain softens the soil and signals the time for farmers to plough their land. 24 The threshing floors will be full of grain, And the vats will overflow with the new wine and oil. Blood, fire and columns of smoke. 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). 30 I will display wonders in the sky and on the earth, Verse 23 is a promise that God will restore the early and later rains. Joel 2:32 (NASB). Joel 3:1-16 includes a description of the Battle of Armageddon (Joel 3:2, 12-16). But unless the former rain has fallen, there will be no life; the green blade will not spring up. Chariot Victor Publishing. 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. 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? The summer months are dry. This is a prophetic promise of God’s blessing in the millennial kingdom. Get them online or on Facebook! who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest. 9 Bible results for “latter rain ... and the latter rain in the first month. January 17 – Listen to God. . 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. 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. Latter Rain doctrines addressed this formalism with a series of doctrinal and practical changes. 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