Joel: Summary & Overview
Overview
Joel uses a devastating locust plague as a springboard to prophesy about the coming 'Day of the Lord.' He calls for national repentance and promises that God will restore what the locusts have eaten. His prophecy about the outpouring of God's Spirit was fulfilled at Pentecost, making Joel deeply relevant to the New Testament church.
Key Themes
- •The Day of the Lord
- •Repentance and restoration
- •The outpouring of the Spirit
- •God restores what was lost
- •Judgment and mercy
Famous Verses
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.”
— Joel 2:25
“I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.”
— Joel 2:28
“Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful.”
— Joel 2:13
“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered.”
— Joel 2:32
“Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near.”
— Joel 3:14
Key Facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Minor Prophet
- Author
- Joel
- Date Written
- ~835–800 BC (debated)
- Chapters
- 3
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