Joel Prophet of the Day of the Lord
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.
Joel's Character Traits
Joel's Life Timeline
View journey on mapJoel uses a devastating locust plague as a picture of the coming Day of the Lord.
JOL 1:2-12Joel calls for national repentance with fasting, weeping, and returning to God.
JOL 2:12-17Joel's Key Locations
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.
Key Verses about Joel
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