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Joel Bible Study Guide

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Joel overview

Minor Prophet

Joel — The Day of the Lord and the Spirit Poured Out

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Old Testament
Biblical periodDivided kingdom and prophetic warning

Israel and Judah face idolatry, reform, injustice, covenant warning, foreign pressure, and prophetic hope.

Book passageJoel 1-3
WriterJoel son of Pethuel is named as the prophet.
AudienceJudah and Zion, called to repentance and hope in the day of the Lord.
Ruling powers / settingThe book does not name one controlling empire; locust devastation and surrounding nations frame the message.

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Joel 1:14-15Joel 2:1-2Joel 2:12-13Joel 2:21-27Joel 2:28-29Joel 2:32Joel 3:14Joel 3:16Joel 3:17Joel 3:20-21

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