These two prophets, Joel and Malachi, lived either during the later years of captivity or after they had returned to Jerusalem. There are no dates or texts to link them to specific years. However, they both had important messages from God to His people.
Joel – God calls His people to repentance For your convenience – Bible online
Ch.1 The olden days were not so golden Ch.2 The Day of the Lord is coming, repent Ch.3 God will restore His people
Questions
Joel was talking about what kind of devastation? (1:4) Plague of locusts
What did Joel tell the priests to do? (1:13,14)
Sound the alarm because what is coming? (2:2)
How did the local people respond to the invasion? (2:6)
Pray, “Spare your people…for the nations will wonder _____ __ ____ ___?” (2:17)
God will restore what? (2:25)
In the book of Acts, who is quoting Joel 2:28-29? (Acts 2:17-21)
Who will be saved? (2:32)
Where do all the nations gather? (3:12)
What will happen to God’s people during this time? (3:16)
Malachi – God will protect His people if they will return to Him For your convenience – Bible online
Ch.1 God discusses their behavior Ch.2 The priests have led the people astray Ch.3 The people will be able to discern good from evil Ch.4 The Day of the Lord will be great
Questions
What does Malachi accuse the people of doing that displeased God? (1:7,8,13)
What kind of people were the Levites, the true priests? (2:5-7)
What does God hate? (2:16)
How have they wearied the Lord? (2:17)
What is God’s messenger like? (3:2-3) Refining gold
Does God change? (3:6)
What will God do if they bring their tithes? (3:10-12)
Who receives the tithe? (Deuteronomy 14:22-29)
To those who fear the Lord, what will the “Day” be like for them? (4:2)