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Understanding the Prophet Joel: Lessons for Today

Dive into the historical context and messages of the Prophet Joel, often misunderstood but rich in teachings. Explore how his prophecies apply to us today and the lessons we can learn for generations to come.

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Understanding the Prophet Joel: Lessons for Today

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  1. Prophet of Pentecost • Quoted by Peter • Misunderstood by many Joel • We can understand • For our learning, Rom. 15:4 • Explained by Peter

  2. Historical Context Message Joel Lessons

  3. Historical Context • Directed at Judah, 2 Chron. 24 • Joash reigned, 24:1 • Good under Jehoiada, 24:2-14 • Repaired temple, 24:4-13 • Made utensils, 24:14 Joel

  4. Historical Context • Directed at Judah, 2 Chron. 24 • Joash left the Lord, 24:17, 18 • Prophets sent, 24:19 • Zechariah killed, 24:20-22; Mt. 23 • God punished, 24:23-25 Joel

  5. Message • Joel’s warning, 1:1-2:17 • Locust plague, 1:1-7 • Sorrow & repentance, 1:8-20 • Worship hindered, 1:9 • Basics cut off, 1:10-12 • Repent, 1:13-16 • Animals affected, 1:17, 18 • Repent, 2:1-11 Joel

  6. Message • God’s reassurance, 2:18-3:21 • Blessings, 2:18-27 • Pity, 2:18 • Blessings, 2:19-24 • Restoration, 2:25-27 Joel

  7. Message • God’s reassurance, 2:18-3:21 • The Day of the Lord, 2:28-3:21 • Pentecost, 2:28-32 • Judgment on nations, 3:1-16 • Reassurance, 3:17-21 Joel

  8. Lessons • Teach the next generation, 1:2, 3 • Parents & grandparents, Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:14, 15 • Inform, Deut. 6:6-9 • Warn & give hope, Psa. 78:5-8 Joel

  9. Lessons • Priests must lead in repentance, 1:13, 14 • Christians, 1 Pt. 2:9 • Distinct, Rom. 12:1, 2 • Light, Mt. 5:13-16 Joel

  10. Lessons • We must sound the alarm, 2:1, 2 • In the House of God, Isa. 58:1 • Worldliness, 2 Tim. 3:1-5 • Apostasy, 1 Tim. 4:1-5 Joel

  11. Lessons • Rend your heart, not your garments, 2:12, 13 • Inward action, Mk. 7:20-23 • Complete devotion, Mt. 22:36-38 Joel

  12. Lessons • Pentecost prophecy, 2:28-32 • Pentecost, Acts 2:14-21 • Last days, Acts 2:17; Heb. 1:1, 2 • Call on the name of the Lord, Acts 2:21; 2:22-38 Joel

  13. Lessons • No aliens in Zion, 3:17 • No spiritual mingling, 2 Cor. 6:16-18 • Aliens without, Eph. 2:11-13; Acts 19 Joel

  14. Historical Context Message Joel Lessons

  15. Prophet of Pentecost • Quoted by Peter • Misunderstood by many Joel • We can understand • For our learning, Rom. 15:4 • Explained by Peter

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