Joel 1 - 3 | A book of End Times Prophecy
The Book of Joel brought tears to my eyes instantly. There is something about taking the intentional time to unpack scripture verse-by-verse and sharing it with this community that leaves a lasting impact. I feel the living Word in my bones, in my heart and in my Spirit.
Joel 1 emphasizes the lack of Stewardship in the land of Israel causing it to wither away and be eaten by the worms. Because of the 'New Wine" Israel became lustful after false doctrine and iniquity. They became lazy and mislead, causing for their hearts to lack in joy and gladness.
Joel 2 is such an impactful chapter that creates so many remembrances in the teachings of Jesus. The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night!
Joel 3 prophecies the Lord's judgement on the enemies of Israel, and what the Lord will establish when Jesus comes back!
I loved this morning's bible study Gillyan - the book of Joel is one of my favorites too and Joel 2 is so incredibly powerful. I also love how he's quoted in Acts & Romans (see below). And if you haven't heard of Left & Right Ministries - check out this tune! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCppfIUhmQQ Joel 2 is quoted in Acts 2 during Peter’s Pentecost sermon.
Where Joel 2 is quoted in Acts
Acts 2:16–21 quotes Joel 2:28–32 (NKJV numbering).
Note: In the Hebrew text, this section is often numbered as Joel 3:1–5, which is why some references look “off” depending on the Bible edition.
Where else Joel is cited in the New Testament
Direct quotation
Romans 10:13 quotes Joel 2:32 — “Whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.”
Strong allusions / echoes (not always marked as quotations)
Joel is a major source for “Day of the LORD” imagery, and the NT repeatedly echoes it:
Joel 2:10, 2:31 (sun/moon darkened; cosmic signs) echoed in:
Matthew 24:29
Mark 13:24–25
Luke 21:25–26
Revelation 6:12–14 (sixth seal cosmic disturbance)
Joel 3:16 (“The LORD also will roar from Zion…”) echoed in:
Revelation 14:14–20 and broader judgment-from-Zion themes (also overlaps with OT prophetic “roar” language)