Literary Structure of Joel
by Dr. John Sweigart

Title (1:1)

   A     Judgment on the Land; Loss of Fertility (1:2-20).
           B    The Day of the LORD (national) (2:1-11).
                  C     Calling a National Assembly For Repentance
                          (2:12-17).
                          D     Pouring Out Of The Rains (2:18-27).
                          D'    Pouring Out Of The Spirit (2:28-32).
                  C'    Calling An International Assembly For Judgment
                         (3:1-13).
           B'   The Day of the LORD (international) (3:14-17).
    A'   Blessing on the Land; Restored Fertility (3:18-21).