- The locust invasion is described in chapter 1. What is the outlook following this disaster? What actions does Joel call for the people to take?
- In the first half of chapter 2 another invasion is described. How is it like the locust invasion? Midway through chapter 2 what action is recommended to prevent a second invasion?
- The rest of the book describes God's response to the people's repentance. What do you learn about God from His response?
- A key phrase in the book is "The Day of the Lord." To what does it refer? Is there a single "day"? Many times, prophecy has a short term and a longer term fulfillment. Is this the case with the "day of the Lord"?