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Joel

A prophet who saw locusts strip the land, and promised God would pour out his Spirit.

The story

1. The locusts Joel 1:1-12

   Swarm after swarm strips the land bare.

2. Call a fast Joel 1:13-20

   He calls priests and people to mourn and cry out.

3. Return to me Joel 2:12-17

   Rend your hearts and not your garments, for God is gracious and merciful.

4. I will restore Joel 2:18-27

   God promises to repay the years the locusts have eaten.

5. My Spirit on all flesh Joel 2:28-32

   Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.

Key verses

“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh” Joel 2:28 (ESV)

Read together: Joel 1:1-12 · Joel 1:13-20 · Joel 2:12-17 · Joel 2:18-27 · Joel 2:28-32

Questions to sit with

1. What years do you feel the locusts have eaten? What would restoration look like?
2. Joel says rend your hearts, not your garments. What is the difference for you?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.