1. What is the meaning of Joel 2:17?

2. How can we "weep between the portico and the altar" in our lives?

3. What does "spare Your people, O LORD" teach about God's mercy and compassion?

4. How does Joel 2:17 connect with intercessory prayer in other Scriptures?

5. Why is it important to avoid being a "byword among the nations"?

6. How can church leaders today embody the call to "weep" for their congregation?

7. What is the significance of priests weeping in Joel 2:17 for modern believers?

8. How does Joel 2:17 reflect God's expectations for spiritual leaders?

9. Why does Joel 2:17 emphasize the importance of intercession for the people?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joel 2?

11. 2 Kings 17:28 - How historically credible is the claim that a single Israelite priest could effectively instruct the new inhabitants in proper worship?

12. 2 Chronicles 29:20-24 - Does the concept of animal sacrifice resolving sin stand up to scientific or moral scrutiny in a modern context?

13. In Leviticus 1:9, why is a 'pleasing aroma' significant to an omnipotent, immaterial God?

14. In Judges 17:7-13, how credible is the Levite's priestly status, given the requirements found elsewhere in the Old Testament regarding priestly lineage?1. How does the role of the priests in Joel 2:17 inform our understanding of intercessory prayer today?

2. In what ways can we, as believers, ensure that our lives reflect God's glory and prevent His name from being a reproach among non-believers?

3. How does the concept of repentance in Joel 2:17 relate to the promise found in 2 Chronicles 7:14?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to engage in corporate prayer within our church communities?

5. How can we trust in God's faithfulness when facing situations that seem to bring disgrace or challenge our faith?1. In the context of present-day life, what could be the meaning of "rend your heart and not your garments" (Joel 2:13)? How can you apply this principle in your own life?

2. How does Joel 2:28-32 foreshadow the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?

3. How can we reconcile the image of God as a judge and as a compassionate restorer in Joel 2?

4. How does the promise of restoration in Joel 2:18-27 bring hope to us today, especially in times of despair?

5. What does "the day of the Lord" mean to you in your personal spiritual journey?

6. How might the call to repentance in Joel 2:12-17 apply to our society today?

7. What does Joel 2 teach about the consequences of turning away from God, and how can this apply to individual and collective choices today?

8. How do Joel's visions of divine judgment and mercy reflect your personal understanding of God?

9. What does Joel 2 reveal about the nature of prophecy in the Bible?

10. How can Joel's prophecy of the outpouring of the Spirit in Joel 2:28-32 inspire us to embrace diversity in our communities?

11. How does the theme of restoration in Joel 2 resonate with other parts of the Bible?

12. What practical steps can we take to sincerely repent and turn back to God, as called for in Joel 2:12-17?

13. What actions in your life might symbolize the locusts that eat away at your relationship with God, as described in Joel 2:1-11?

14. How can we respond in times when we feel like we are experiencing our own 'day of the Lord'?

15. What does Joel 2 suggest about the relationship between individual and community repentance and restoration?

16. How does Joel 2 inspire hope in the face of looming judgments or difficult circumstances?

17. How can we see God's heart of compassion in Joel 2, despite the severity of the impending judgment?

18. How does the prophecy of the outpouring of the Spirit in Joel 2:28-32 apply to our understanding of God's inclusiveness?

19. How does Joel 2:18-27 emphasize the connection between our actions and God's blessings or punishments?

20. What can we learn from Joel 2 about God's patience and willingness to forgive, and how can we apply this in our interactions with others?

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