Author Archives: Mark Shields

Zephaniah 2

Passage Lookup  Question(s): How should the people respond to warning? What is promised to the remnant of Judah? What are the characteristics of a faithful remnant in your society? Video: From the movie “We Are Marshall” the coach takes the … Continue reading →

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Zephaniah 1

Passage Lookup  Question(s): What is the situation in Jerusalem at this time? What can you say to people today who believe and act as if God were morally indifferent (verse 12)? Food For Thought: We have three tools that help … Continue reading →

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Joel 3

Passage Lookup     Question(s): What is the personal climax to the day of the Lord activities (verse 17)? What in your value system reflects God’s desire for a holy people who know him?   Application:   Think of a past or … Continue reading →

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Joel 2:18-32

Passage Lookup  Question(s): How has God acted in restoration? What is the result?  Picture:   Application:  What lesson has been learned or what are some plans of action I can take? A plague of locusts and severe drought had destroyed … Continue reading →

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Joel 2:1-17

Passage Lookup     Question(s): The priests were to alarm the people with the near approach of the Divine judgments. In the midst of this chaos what does God urge? Why can the people have confidence in this solution?  Food For … Continue reading →

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