THE STORY OF JOEL

WHO WAS HE?

• Prophet from 800BC
• Joel- meaning "Jehovah of God"
• Son of Pethuel
• Little is known about him

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REACHING OUT

• -Joel was to help the people of the Kingdom Of Judah
• Was to let them know of God's Plan
• Uses the lotus plague to help warn them
• Also delivered hope and Great Blessings

GOD AND JOEL

• Sent Joel to deliver God's message
• Wanted him to warn the people his day is approaching
• To help them prepare for the devastation

EVALUATION OF SUCCESS
-Joel was able to speak into the lives of his listeners and imprint the message into their minds
-he calls the people to recognize the plague as a sign they should repent

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In this picture, Joel is prophesying when Israel had just been struck by two plagues - locusts and drought.





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JOEL 3:13


"Don't tear your clothing in your grief; instead, tear your hearts. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful. He is not easily angered. He is filled with kindness and is eager not to punish you."

Joel is delivering God's message, which could be sorrowful, but ensures the people of the Love and Kindness of The Lord

JOEL 2:12–14


'Yet even now,' says the Lord, 'return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.' Return to the Lord your God . . . Who knows whether he will not turn and repent and leave a blessing behind him?"

Although God is bestowing the plague on to them, he intends for them to repent their sins and return to him; in which he will have open arms

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When the Lord's Day comes and the plague hits, God prophesies to the people and gives them hope.

Joel uses a recent plague of locusts as an analogy for the coming Day of the Lord, warning that repentance is required. This day separates those who love God, it (who will receive his blessings) and to the rest he brings destruction.

In our own lives, Joel teaches that it's never too late to turn to God. We all make mistakes and if we are truly sorry , God will come to us with open arms.

SOURCES

• The Holy Bible
• http://www.bible-history.com/old-testament/bookofjoel.html
• All pictures taken from different sites used by the app and from Google Images.