When was the last time that you were legitimately sad?

 

Joel is trying to help Israel see the significance of the severity of their situation. Why is this so important? Why is it so vital that we recognize the significance (whether good or bad) of our situation while we are in it?

 

In the midst of this national, devastating calamity, how were the Israelites responding? Why do you think that they were responding this way?

 

What are some different ways (good and bad) that we can respond to suffering, or tragedy, or disaster? What kinds of responses are you most prone to? How does God call us to respond?

 

How can we, as Christians, leverage suffering for God’s glory, and for our own good?

 

How can we leverage sadness for God’s glory, and for our own good?

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