Outline of Joel
I. The introduction to the prophecy 1:1-3
A. The author of the prophecy 1:1
B. The address of the prophecy 1:2-3
II. The content of the prophecy 1:4-3:17
A. Concerning the near view--the
locust plague 1:4-2:27
1. The description of the locust
plague 1:4-7
2. The victims of the locust plague 1:8-12
3. The instructions in the light of
the locust plague's devastation 1:13-20
4. The nearness of the day of the
Lord moves the prophet to deal
with the present locust plague 2:1-17
5. The effect of revival on the Lord 2:18-20
6. Assurances to the people in the
light of the locust plague 2:21-27
B. Concerning the far view--the day of
the Lord 2:28-3:17
1. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit 2:28-32
2. The promise of the restoration of
Judah and Jerusalem 3:1-8
3. God's taunt of His enemies 3:9-17
III. The conclusion of the prophecy 3:18-21
A. The conclusion of the near view--the
locust plague 3:18
B. The conclusion of the far view--the
day of the Lord 3:19-21
