Joel

“The Lord’s Spirit is being poured out upon all inhabitants of the earth, precisely as the Prophet Joel foretold. His prophecy was of such significance that the angel Moroni reaffirmed it to the Prophet Joseph Smith.” (Russell M. Nelson, Ensign, May 1990)

Days to read: 1
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The Bible Dictionary says that the “occasion of the prophecy was a severe visitation of drought and locusts. He assures the people that on repentance they will again receive the blessings of God.” Joel paints a very vivid picture of the famine. Chapter 2 discusses what the earth will be like during the Second Coming: the bad things, what we can do to prepare and the good things about it.

I learned from this book that if we turn to the Lord with all our heart, fast, and repent, then we will not be afraid when the Second Coming arrives. We will be glad, never be ashamed, and be delivered. I also liked how he talked about the Valley of Decision.

This book started out very depressing, to the point that I almost gave up, as Joel described the famine in great detail, but ended on a positive note when we realize what will happen if we are righteous.

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Next up: Obadiah