The imagery of GOD as the Husband of HIS people flows throughout the Bible (Hos. 1:2; Matt. 25:10-12; Rom. 7:4; 2 Cor. 11:2; Eph. 5:25-32; Rev 19:7). As with all marriages, the description of GOD's relationship with HIS people introduces the potential for love, joy, hurt, and betrayal. Jeremiah 2-6 takes a detailed look at the breakdown of the marriage between GOD and Judah during the early days of King Josiah's reign (609-604 B.C.).

Joel is an important book of prophecy for students of the Old Testament and New Testament alike. Scriptures from Joel are quoted several times in the New Testament. In this book of prophecy, Joel tells of a locust plague that had befallen Israel, warns the people of Israel to repent from their ways, and promises the blessings of God if the people can turn back to him.