Joel

Coming of the Lord

The Book of Joel is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of prophecies and teachings attributed to the prophet Joel, who lived in the 8th or 9th century BCE and served as a prophet to the people of Judah. The Book of Joel covers a wide range of subjects, including the judgment and redemption of God's people, the coming of the Messiah, and the restoration of the Kingdom of God. The book includes a number of prophecies about the coming of a great day of judgment, as well as visions of the future restoration and prosperity of the kingdom of God. Key figures in the book of Joel include Joel, as well as the people of Judah, who are the recipients of the prophet's teachings and prophecies. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the Babylonians, the Persians, and the Messiah, who are the subjects of the prophet's teachings and prophecies. The book also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Joel - Coming of the Lord
Joel - Coming of the Lord

Joel

Coming of the Lord

7 min3 chapters800-750 BCE

The book of Joel is a prophetic book of the Old Testament, written by the prophet Joel. It is believed to have been written around the 8th century BC, during the time of the divided kingdom of Israel. The book is composed of three chapters, and is a call to repentance and a warning of impending judgment. The book begins with a call to repentance, as Joel warns of a coming judgment from God. He describes a great locust plague that has devastated the land, and calls on the people to return to the Lord and seek His mercy. He warns that if they do not repent, the Lord will bring a great army to punish them. In the second chapter, Joel calls on the people to fast and mourn, and to turn to the Lord in repentance. He promises that if they do, the Lord will restore them and bring them back to the land. He also warns of a coming day of the Lord, when God will judge the nations and bring destruction upon them. The third chapter is a vision of the future, when the Lord will restore the land and bring peace and prosperity. Joel prophesies that the Lord will pour out His Spirit on all people, and that He will judge the nations and bring justice to the oppressed. He also promises that the Lord will restore the land and bring back the exiles. The book of Joel is a powerful call to repentance and a warning of impending judgment. It is a reminder that God is a God of justice and mercy, and that He will bring judgment upon those who do not turn to Him. It is also a reminder that God will restore and bless those who turn to Him in repentance.

Chapters

Explore all the chapters of Joel.

A Plague of Locusts

Joel 1

2 min20 verses

Joel describes a plague of locusts that has devastated the land, and calls on the people to repent and turn back to God.

The Day of the Lord

Joel 2

3 min32 verses

The chapter unfolds the prophetic vision of the Day of the Lord, emphasizing the urgency of repentance in preparation for God's righteous judgment

Restoration and Judgment

Joel 3

2 min21 verses

The chapter envisions both divine judgment and the eventual restoration of God's people, underscoring the hope embedded in the midst of judgment.