Joel 3

October 20, 2026

This week we studied Joel 3:1-21.

1. So much symbolism and meaning!

2. Judah + Jerusalem = God’s people

3. Valley of Jehoshaphat = “Yahweh has judged” or “The LORD judges”

4. Judgment on nations who did evil and were against God and His people

   1. Ex: Tyre, Sidon, Philistia, Egypt, Edom (representing other nations in same areas as well)

   2. Scary!

5. Not a literal battle against God, but God’s judgment on the nations

   1. Who can stand against God…?

6. Grain & Wine in verse 13= so much evil

Joel 3:10

1. Micah & Isaiah: Swords into Plowshares

   1. Joel: Plowshares into Swords

2. Micah & Isaiah: Spears into Pruning hooks

   1. Joel: Pruning hooks into spears
      

Questions: 

1. What stands out to you? Any questions?

2. What do these verses tell us about God’s character? 

3. Why is it important for us to consider His judgment and wrath on sin?

4. How can we apply lessons from the book of Joel into our lives? 

5. This week, how can you trust God to fight one of your battles instead of taking control?

6. Compare & Discuss Joel 2:24-27 and Joel 3:13-16

Other passages to read this week alongside Joel 3:

1. Revelations 14:14-20