Thursday, June 01, 2017

Teaser Questions for Joel 1-2



What is your first reaction when you think about … locusts?

What does Joel mean by “the Day of the Lord?” Joel 1:15; 2:1, 11, 31; 3:14

Would a God of love ever send awful plagues? Why and when?

What was the 8th plague in Egypt? Ex 10:1-20.

What kind of dangers did locusts present in Old Testament times?

How much damage could locusts do, and in what amount of time?

What can you find out about locust swarms in more modern times?

How could locusts create a “sobering” crisis for drunkards?

How could locusts cause problems for farmers?

How could locusts stop the priests from performing their tasks?

How could locusts stop families from enjoying food and fellowship?

In addition to locusts, did God also send a drought?

Is there anything good about a plague? If so, what is it?

What supernatural lessons can we or should we learn from natural disasters?

About God?

About sin?

About judgment?

About repentance?

About ourselves?

Is every natural disaster an “act of God?” It is always His punishment?

What spiritual lessons can we learn from all natural disasters? Luke 13:1-5

What is sackcloth, and why would people wear it?

What purpose did fasting serve? Should we fast today as well?

Has a United States president ever called for a day of national humiliation, confession of sin, fasting and prayer?

What could our nation today learn and gain from such an experience?

Has the mayor of a major US city ever called for his entire city to don burlap sacks and ashes?

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