A locust Invasion Signals the Day of the LORD
- Where it fits: Joel fits well as a “wake-up call” prophet.
- Core message: A crisis isn’t just bad luck; it can be a spiritual alarm. Return to God with sincerity, not performance.
- Big themes: the “day of the LORD” (God’s decisive intervention), repentance, restoration, and God’s Spirit.
- Structure:
- Disaster described (used as a warning sign)
- Call to repent as a community
- Hope: restoration and future spiritual renewal
- Why it matters: Joel shows that repentance is more than emotion. It’s a return to God that reshapes a people.
The Coming Day of the LORD is…
- JUDGMENT for sinners,
- MERCY for the repentant, and
- Blessing for those in GOD’S PRESENCE
The Minor Prophets 