Sound the Alarm

256 Pages·2005·0.62 MB·English

by  Kelley Varner

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The Apocalyptic Message
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© Copyright 2005 – Kelley Varner
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EDICATION
I dedicate this volume to all those apprehended for the “high call-
ing” of God to stand on Mount Zion with Jesus the Lamb (Phil. 3:14;
Rev. 14:1), and who have faithfully and passionately pursued that
heavenly calling and vision (Acts 26:19; Heb. 3:1).
I especially salute those courageous apostles and prophets, male
and female, who are fearlessly and uncompromisingly lifting up their
voice like a trumpet (Isa. 58:1) to declare “all the counsel (will and
purpose) of God” (Acts 20:27).
I also dedicate this book to all my sons and my grandsons, my
daughters and my grand daughters, a brand new breed of young men
and women who are hearing about Zion and the “high calling” for the
first time. Welcome to my world!

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CKNOWLEDGMENTS
To apostle Stephen Everett, for his enduring friendship and apos-
tolic input into my life, my family, and my local church. His classic
book, The Sound That Changed Everything, is must reading. This schol-
arly treatise ably sets forth the foundational biblical theology for the
current apostolic reformation.
To pastors Wendall Ward and Lottie LaBelle, part of our local
apostolic team. You are my companions in tribulation and in the King-
dom and patience of Jesus Christ (Rev. 1:9). Thank you for your kind
words in the Foreword of this book.
To the Holy Spirit, my Teacher, who taught me the Book of Joel.

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PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CHAPTERONE
Introduction: The High Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CHAPTERTWO
Awake With New Faith: It’s Still Dark Out There . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
CHAPTERTHREE
Awake With New Courage: One Among a Thousand . . . . . . . . . . .43
CHAPTERFOUR
Awake With New Perspective: Zion Is a Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
CHAPTERFIVE
Awake With New Relationships: Zion Is a People . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
THE BOOK OF JOEL – PART ONE – DESOLATION
CHAPTERSIX
Desolation – Its Cry (Introduction and Joel 1:1-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
CHAPTERSEVEN
Desolation– Its Cause (Joel 1:4-7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
10 S OUND THE ALARM
CHAPTER EIGHT
Desolation– Its Calamity (Joel 1:8-20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
THE BOOK OF JOEL – PARTTWO – CONSECRATION
CHAPTER NINE
Consecration – Its Alarm (Joel 2:1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
CHAPTERTEN
Consecration – Its Army (Joel 2:2-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Consecration – Its Appeal (Joel 2:12-17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
CHAPTERTWELVE
Consecration – Its Aftereffect (Joel 2:18-27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
CHAPTERTHIRTEEN
Consecration – Its Anointing (Joel 2:28-32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
THE BOOK OF JOEL – PARTTHREE – RESTORATION
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Restoration – Its Vindication (Joel 3:1-8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
Restoration – Its Valley (Joel 3:9-15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Restoration – Its Victory (Joel 3:16-21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Epilogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
APPENDIX A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245