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Commentary
On The Book of Joel
The author is Joel, a prophet
of Judah. Not much is known about him (Joel 1:1). Joel means "Jehovah
is God."
As to why it was written;
to warn of God's imminent judgment on a sinful people.
To whom it was written, since
Joel was a resident of Judah, the Southern kingdom, it makes sense
that he writes to the people of Judah and Jerusalem, of whom he
makes frequent mention (Joel 1:14; 2:1,15,32; 3:1,12,17,20,21)
Joel probably lived in the
time of King Uzziah (about 800 BC), so that is probably the time
it was written, although this is uncertain. If so, Amos and Isaiah
were his contemporaries.
What Joel writes about is:
- A prophecy of a great
public calamity, consisting of drought and a horrible locust
plague (Joel 1:1-2:11).
- An urgent cry to repent to his fellow
country men, assuring them God was willing to forgive (Joel 2:12-17).
- Prophecy of the land being restored to
fruitfulness (Joel 2:18-26).
- A Messianic prophecy, quoted by Peter
(Acts 2:39)
- .Prophecy fortelling judgments that would
fall on God's enemies (Joel 3).
Brief Outline of Joel
#1 Judgments on the people
for their sins:
- A. Plague of locusts (Joel
1:4-9).
- B. Severe drought (Joel 1:10-20).
- C. Enemy invasion (Joel 2:1-10).
#2 Calls to repentance and prayer (Joel 2:12-17).
#3 Deliverance promised (Joel 2:18-20)
#4 Prophecy of a great refreshing season:
- In nature (Joel 2:23-24).
- Outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28-30).
#5 A valley of decision:
- Prophecy of Gentile nations judged (Joel3:1-16).
- Prophecy of Zion to receive glorious blessing
(Joel 3:17-21).
Book of Joel
Lesson #1 Intro . Lesson #2,Joel 1:1-5 . Lesson #3,Joel 1:6-14 . Lesson #4, Joel 1:15-20 . Lesson #5, Joel 2:1-2:9 . Lesson #6, Joel 2:10-17 . Lesson #7, Joel 2:18-27 . Lesson #8, Joel 2:28-32 . Lesson #9, Joel 2:28-32 . Lesson #10, Joel 3:1-8 . Lesson #11, Joel 3:9-17 . #12 Final Lesson, Joel 3:18-21
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