Joel
Testament: Old Testament
Category: Minor Prophets,Prophetic Books
Book Title: Joel
Book Author: Joel
Date Written: Around 835-796 B.C.
Key Verses: Joel 2:28-29, Joel 2:32
Book Summary
Joel describes a locust plague as a sign of God's judgment and calls for national repentance. The book also prophesies the outpouring of God's Spirit and the coming day of the Lord.
Historical Context
Likely written during a time of national crisis, Joel's message addresses both immediate concerns (the locust plague) and future events, offering hope of divine intervention and blessing.
Discussion Questions
1. How does Joel's call to repentance in response to the locust plague challenge us to reflect on our own lives?
2. What significance does the prophecy of the outpouring of the Spirit have for understanding Pentecost and the New Testament?
3. How does the concept of the day of the Lord in Joel shape our understanding of God's judgment and salvation?
Joel
Book Highlight: Warns of the coming “Day of the Lord” and calls for repentance.