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The Book of Joel offers a powerful prophetic message that connects a devastating locust plague to God's warnings, calls for genuine repentance, and promises ultimate restoration through the outpouring of His Spirit.

• Joel likely prophesied in 9th century BC Judah during King Joash's reign
• The locust plague devastated crops, economy, and interrupted temple worship
• God had previously warned about locust destruction in Deuteronomy 28 as consequence for disobedience
• "The Day of the Lord" appears throughout Joel as both immediate judgment and future prophecy
• Joel calls for genuine heart repentance, not just outward expressions of mourning
• God promises to restore everything lost when people truly repent
• The prophecy in Joel 2:28-32 about God pouring out His Spirit was fulfilled at Pentecost (Acts 2)
• Joel emphasizes God's character as both just and merciful
• The book provides three key messages: wake up and repent; God will restore; future hope
• Joel's prophecy ultimately points to restoration through Jesus Christ

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Sources:

• Fee, G. D., & Stuart, D. (2002). How to read the Bible book by book: A guided tour. Zondervan.
• MacArthur, J. (2006). The MacArthur study Bible (Rev. & updated ed.). Thomas Nelson.
• Nelson, T. (Ed.). (1997). The NIV Open Bible: Complete reference system. Thomas Nelson.
• Prior, D. (1988). The message of Joel, Micah and Habakkuk: Listening to the voice of God (J. A. Motyer & D. Tidball, Eds.). Inter-Varsity Press. (The Bible Speaks Today series)
• Thomas Nelson (Ed.). (1997). The Word in Life Study Bible (NIV ed.). Thomas Nelson.

Related Episodes:

• The Prophets: Messengers of God's Word in the Bibile - Pt 1
• The Prophets: Messengers of God's Word in the Bible - Pt 2 (Historical Context)

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Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.