Joel's Journey Map

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Joel's Journey Map

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Joel receives the word of the Lord
Joel 1:1

The word of the LORD that came to Joel the son of Pethuel.

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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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Journey Timeline

  1. Locust Plaguec. 835 BC or 400 BC

    Judah

    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

    Jerusalem

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

    JOL 2:12-17

  3. Promise of SpiritSame period

    Jerusalem

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

    JOL 2:28-32

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