1. In Joel 1:4, four types of locusts are mentioned in a specific sequence. Which of the following correctly identifies the last locust plague mentioned?
A.The locust (gazam)
B.The hopper (yeleq)
C.The grasshopper (hasil)
D.The devourer (arbeh)
2. According to Joel 2:28, what does the Lord say He will pour out on all people in the last days?
A.His wrath and judgment
B.His Spirit
C.His abundance and blessing
D.His wisdom and understanding
3. What specific signs does Joel 2:30-31 say will occur before the great and dreadful day of the Lord?
A.Wars and rumors of wars, and false messiahs appearing
B.Blood, fire, and pillars of smoke; the sun turning dark and the moon turning red
C.Earthquakes in various places and famines
D.The stars falling from the sky and powers of the heavens being shaken
4. In Joel 3:2, God declares He will judge the nations in the Valley of Jehoshaphat for what reason?
A.For worshipping false gods and idols
B.For scattering His people and dividing His land
C.For building towers and cities against His will
D.For refusing to listen to His prophets
5. According to Joel 1:15, how does the prophet describe the arrival of the day of the Lord?
A.It will come with great noise and fanfare
B.It is near and will come like destruction from the Almighty
C.It will be preceded by signs in the sky lasting forty days
D.It approaches slowly so all nations can repent
6. What does Joel 2:12-13 call the people to do in response to the locust plague and coming judgment?
A.Build defenses and prepare for war against invaders
B.Return to the Lord with fasting, weeping, and mourning, tearing their hearts
C.Migrate to safer lands and establish new settlements
D.Offer animal sacrifices continuously at the temple
7. In Joel 3:13, what does the prophet say should happen when 'the harvest is ripe'?
A.The people should gather and celebrate with feasting
B.The farmers should immediately sell their crops
C.One should 'come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full'—a metaphor for judgment
D.The priests should make offerings of first fruits
8. What promise does God make in Joel 2:25-26 to those who have experienced the locust plague?
A.They will be relocated to a more prosperous land
B.They will be given double their previous wealth in gold and silver
C.He will 'repay them for the years the locusts have eaten' and they will have plenty to eat
D.Their enemies will be permanently destroyed so they never face invasion again
9. How does Joel structure his message regarding the locust plague in chapters 1-2?
A.He describes the plague, calls for repentance, and promises restoration
B.He only focuses on describing the devastation of the locusts
C.He explains the natural causes of locust swarms scientifically
D.He alternates between different prophet's visions without connection
10. In Joel 3:9-10, what paradoxical command does God give to the nations gathering for judgment?
A.To surrender their weapons and seek peace
B.To 'beat their plowshares into swords and their pruning hooks into spears'—reversing Isaiah's prophecy
C.To flee to the mountains and hide from God's army
D.To send their strongest warriors to negotiate with Israel