JOEL (Jehovah is God) – most Bible scholars believe Joel was one of the earliest of the minor prophets. He ministered to the southern kingdom of Judah (9th century B.C.)… around the same time as the prophet Elisha… Theme: of Joel is ‘the Day of the Lord.’ – The book begins with disaster and ends in hope… Five times Joel WARNS the people that there was a Day of reckoning coming—a Day when God would come in judgment… (1:15; 2:1-2; 2:11; 2:31; 3:14). Key Verses: 2:12-13 Outline: 1st … The Day of The Lord DESCRIBED—Historically – 1:2-2:11 2nd …The Day of The Lord REALIZED—Spiritually – 2:12-27 3rd … The Day of The Lord ANTICIPATED—Eschatologically – 2:28-3:21