Daily Readings (Page 133)

Describe the three judgments upon the Israelites. Why did God relent the first two but not the third?

What causes the Israelites to be so proud of their success? What does the Lord promise to do to them for their pride?

What made the Israelites feel complacent and secure? What is the result?    

Why does the Lord hate the religious festival? What does the Lord look for in us (read 1 Samuel 15:22)?

What do you think the Israelites were expecting on “the day of the LORD”? Instead what does the Lord do to them on “the day of the LORD”?  

What have the Israelites committed and how does the Lord plead to them?  

How do you describe Israel’s situation? Why have they fallen?  

What do you think ‘prepare to meet the Lord’ means? What will be the effects upon the hearers? What is the purpose of mentioning God’s attributes?

What is the reason that God reminded Israel about the ten plagues in Egypt?  

In what ways had the Lord caused the Israelites to return to Him? Why didn’t Israel return to the Lord?