The Kruvim represents two people learning. But not just any two people. Two children. Perhaps to signify how one needs to approach learning.

How do we feel the inspiration we once had when the Beis Hamikdash was around?

Go to the shuls and Batei Midrashim, places where spirituality reigns, and see people to look up to.

The Vilna Gaon illuminates our eyes as to why the pasuk isn't to be taken literally.

Shavous seems to have more significance than due to Matan Torah.

The Parsha talks about a lot of halachos that we have between people. Do these pertain to between a Jew and a non-jew? Certainly not.

Should one wake up a parent for them to gain? A machlokes amongst modern-day poskim.

Just like Tu Bishvat celebrates the rejuvenation of the trees, so too, Matan Torah should be a newness, a rejuvenation amongst everyone.

Why do elephants not knock down a circus tent? Why didn't Bnei Yisrael wage battle against Mitzrayim?

Because they both thought that there was no way they would win.

Yehoshua takes center stage here and later on in Parshas Shelach. What is the common theme throughout? What is the common thread?

Just because Bnei Yisrael was leaving Mitzrayim didn't mean they could be confident that they didn't need to prepare for war. A person must abide by what circumstances dictate and not rely on a miracle.