Chapter Summary

Restoration of Israel, and judgment of all nations in regard to Israel. Full kingdom blessings under Christ.

Discussion Questions for Joel, Chapter 3

1. Why are the Nations being judged. What will there punishment be, and is it fair.
2. This passage has a continued theme of judgement. When have you felt judged in your own life by other or by God? How did these differ?
3. The nations are being told to prepare for war. Why are they being told this? Where are they going?
4. How does the metaphore in verse 13 speak to there condition, what is the significance of the theme used.
5. How do verse 15 and 16 contrast. Why has this been the continued theme throughout this book
6. What does the prophecy starting in verse 18 say the new day will be like for Gods people?
7. How does this passage speak to God provision for his people that obey him?
8. How does this passage speak to Gods reaction to people that don't obey him?
9. What does verse 21 mean, and what themes can we see in this verse? What does this tell us about God?
10. Reflect on these last three chapters, and think what was the main theme and what did we learn about God.

Key Words/Phrase

Day of the Lord, v. 14.

Characters

God, Joel.

Strong Verse(s)

14, 16.