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Joel

Joel Prophet of the Day of the Lord

Old Testamentc. 835 BC or 400 BC View journey on map

About Joel

Joel was a prophet to Judah who used a devastating locust plague as a picture of coming judgment. He called the people to repentance and promised the outpouring of God's Spirit "on all flesh." Peter quoted Joel's prophecy at Pentecost as being fulfilled.

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Joel's Character Traits

Liturgical ProphetApocalypticSpirit-focused

Joel's Life Timeline

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  1. Locust Plaguec. 835 BC or 400 BC

    Joel uses a devastating locust plague as a picture of the coming Day of the Lord.

    JOL 1:2-12

  2. Call to RepentanceSame period

    Joel calls for national repentance with fasting, weeping, and returning to God.

    JOL 2:12-17

  3. Promise of SpiritSame period

    Joel prophesies the outpouring of God's Spirit on all flesh.

    JOL 2:28-32

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Joel's Key Locations

Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Center of Joel's prophecy and future restoration.

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Spiritual Lessons from Joel

Crisis as Opportunity

Joel transformed a natural disaster into a spiritual lesson. The locust plague wasn't random - it was a call to return to God. Crises can awaken us to spiritual realities we've ignored.

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