Joel related passages

Within the Bible

• Previous: Hosea revealed God’s faithful love calling an unfaithful people to return; Joel presses the same call to “return with all your heart” in view of the coming day of the LORD.
• Next: Amos, another eighth-century prophet, takes up the day of the LORD and the demand for justice among God’s people.
• Thematic Connections:
  • Acts 2 - Peter’s Pentecost sermon, quoting Joel 2:28-32 as fulfilled in the outpouring of the Spirit through Christ.
  • Romans 10:12-13 - Paul’s application of “everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved” to faith in Jesus.
  • Zephaniah; Malachi - Fellow prophets who develop the theme of the day of the LORD.

Cross-Testament Connections

Joel’s promises are fulfilled in Christ:

• The outpoured Spirit: Joel’s prophecy is declared fulfilled at Pentecost, when the risen Christ pours out the Holy Spirit on His people (Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:16-21).
• Salvation for all who call: “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved” is applied to faith in Jesus, Lord of all (Joel 2:32; Romans 10:12-13).
• The day of the LORD: Joel’s day of judgment and salvation points to the coming of Christ, both accomplished and awaited (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Peter 3:10).
• God dwelling with His people: Joel’s vision of God dwelling in Zion forever is fulfilled in Christ and consummated when God dwells with His people (Joel 3:21; Revelation 21:3).
• The river from the temple: The fountain flowing from the house of the LORD echoes the river of life given through Christ and the Spirit (Joel 3:18; John 7:38; Revelation 22:1).