CHAPTER THIRTY

JOEL

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Name the author of the book of Joel.
• Identify to whom the book of Joel was written.
• State the purpose for the book of Joel.
• Write the Key Verses of the book of Joel from memory.
• State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Joel.

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Joel

TO WHOM: Judah

PURPOSE: To warn Judah of their sin and need for repentance and inform of God's future plans for the nation. A first judgment (Joel 1:2-2:17) precedes a greater judgment to follow (Joel 2:18- 3:21).

KEY VERSES: Joel 2:28-29

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Even in the midst of corrective judgment, God plans future blessings for His people.

MAIN CHARACTER: Joel

OUTLINE

I. The prophet presented: Joel 1:1