What if the bugs eating away at your life were a wake-up call from God? In this episode, Tiffany Coker and Pastor Jeff Cranston dive into the often-overlooked book of Joel, exploring how a devastating locust plague becomes a powerful metaphor for spiritual complacency and divine judgment. Written around 835-850 BC, Joel's message to ancient Judah resonates with startling relevance today.
How can natural disasters serve as both judgment and a call to repentance? What does the "Day of the Lord" mean for us in the 21st century? Join us as we unpack Joel's urgent call to return to God and find hope in the midst of devastation.
[00:00 - 05:06] From Pet Peeves to Prophetic Bugs
[05:06 - 09:17] Joel: The Prophet and His Times
[09:17 - 12:30] The Two-Part Message: Locusts and the Lord
[12:30 - 15:16] Theological Themes: Judgment, Repentance, and Hope
[15:16 - 17:10] Applying Joel's Wake-Up Call Today
Direct Quote:
"If you feel as if you've been eaten up, destroyed, experienced a major setback, or devoured in any area of life... take heart. This book is for you." – Pastor Jeff Cranston
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