Though the scattering of Israel was on the horizon, the Lord reminds them of his mercy and grace in their past, present and future. Help and salvation is within reach, but the choice to receive God’s hand of forgiveness is up to Israel.

Amos already addresses the heathens, so he turns his focus on Judah and Israel, addressing their sin and how God has dealt with them but how they haven't repented. We use this backdrop to challenge our readiness to repent.

In parallel to the the locusts that brought famine upon the land of Judah in Joel’s time, Joel sees a future in chapter two, where a mighty army comes and destroys the land. In light of this coming destruction, the Lord calls His people to repent and gives promise of a future healing, of both land and heart.

We look at Pharaoh's response that he had sinned and the potential responses to the understanding that you have sinned.

We explore the questions Jesus asked around the parable of the two sons; one who said he would work, but didn't and the one who said he wouldn't but did.