Sanctify the congregation – “Do what is in your power, by admonishing, exhorting, threatening, giving the example of a holy life, so that th…

Sanctify a fast.— The prophet renews, therefore, his summons to the priests to proclaim a day of humiliation, on which al…

Here again the Prophet reminds them that there was a need for deep repentance, for not only had individuals transgressed, but the whole people had …

Gather the people
The common people, all the inhabitants of the land, (Joel 1:14); summon them to meet t…

The priests and rulers are to appoint a solemn fast. The sinner's supplication is, "Spare us, good Lord." God is ready to help his people, and he w…