OT129: Survey of Joel

Foundations for the Christian Life · Jul 8, 2026 · 33m

The Book of Joel is a masterpiece of Hebrew prophecy that interprets a devastating historical locust plague as a physical warning of the coming Day of the Lord. The text follows a deliberate structural arc, beginning with a literal ecological disaster that paralyzes Judah’s economy and religious life, then pivoting to a call for inward repentance characterized by "rending hearts rather than garments." This spiritual turning point unlocks a dramatic divine reversal, leading to promises of material restoration and the eschatological outpouring of the Spirit upon all people regardless of status…