Joel 1

Revive Study Notes
Written by Raquel

October 6, 2026

This week we studied Joel 1:1-20 and Deuteronomy 28:38 & 30:1-3. 

Questions: 

  1. What sticks out to you in the passages that we read? Discuss any verses that feel confusing

  2. Read Joel 1:13-14

    1. What is the difference between simply feeling guilty about sin, versus actively ‘crying out’ to God about it, both for ourselves and for the sins of our culture?

  3. Discuss Joel 1:19

    1. Which scenario often leads you to call on God more: a current struggle/stress, or feeling spiritually far from Him?

    2. What does it look like for you to cry out to God this week instead of doing things on your own?

  4. Read Deut. 28:38 & 30:1-3

    1. God had warned Israel of the consequences of disobeying Him, why is it important to realize that this locust disaster wasn’t a surprise or accident, but a fulfillment of God’s word DUE to their disobedience?

  5. Is it possible to repent for a sin simply because we know it’s wrong, even if we don't emotionally/spiritually feel convicted by it yet?

Other passages to read this week alongside Joel 1:

  1. Matthew 17:20

  2. Mark 9:23-24

  3. Luke 17:6

Raquel

Raquel is our Young Adults & Assimilation Pastor at Harvest Valley. She went to BIOLA University and studied Early Childhood Education and Biblical Studies and Apologetics. Raquel loves to read classic literature, and spend time with her adorable cat, Daisy.

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