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Minor Prophets, Major Message: Joel

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Minor Prophets, Major Message: Joel

February 23, 2025

“The Day of the LORD” is the major theme in Joel. (1:15; 2:1, 11, 31; 3:14)

Joel’s major message to God’s people in light of this Day:

1. RETURN to God. (2:12, 13)

“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart… Return to the LORD your God…” Joel 2:12, 13 (ESV)

2. REND your heart. (2:13)

“Rend your heart and not your garments.” Joel 2:13 (NIV)

3. Trust in God’s power to RESTORE. (2:25, 26)

“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten… You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, who has dealt wondrously with you.” Joel 2:25, 26 (ESV)

Takeaway:

“For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.” Romans 14:10 (NIV)

“And everyone who calls
    on the name of the Lord will be saved…” Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21 (NIV)

“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38 (NIV)

How will you respond to what God is saying through Joel?