Week 9 • Impending Judgment (Joel 2:1-27)
Memory Verse: Psalm 119:136
In each reading assignment look for a . . .
Sin to Confess • Promise to Claim • Attitude to Change • Command to Obey • Example to Follow
Psalm 119:129-136 Personal Study Notes
Psalm 119:137-144 Personal Study Notes
Proverbs 10 Personal Study Notes
Proverbs 11 Personal Study Notes
Joel 2 Personal Study Notes
Accountability Question
Did everyone read all five assignments?
What application points did you find?
Group Participation
Where are we on our ministry project?
Have someone take requests and lead prayer.
Have someone tell the story or paraphrase.
Have someone read the Bible passage.
Have someone facilitate the Bible study using the weekly discussion questions.
Weekly Discussion Questions
Many scholars believe Joel 2 is a shift away from the locusts to the Babylonian army that exiled the Lord’s people.
How is the army described in v 1-10?
In 2:12 God declares “Yet even now,...return to me with all your heart”, what does this reveal about our God?
What does “rend your hearts and not your garments” mean? What must true repentance include?
How has God been “gracious, merciful and abounding in steadfast love,” in your life?
Is God different in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament?
Read Malachi 3; Heb 13:8; James 1:17.
How can we reconcile an unchanging God and Him relenting in v13b and 14a? After a brief discussion, read Deuteronomy 29:29.
How does Joel 2:18-27 emphasize the connection between our actions and God dealing with us in blessing and punishment? What can you learn from this passage about God's patience and willingness to forgive and how can we apply that to our daily actions with others?
Prayer: Father, remind us of your patience and steadfast love when we consider the offenses of others toward us. Lead us to take responsibility for our own actions as well.