2 Chronicles 23:11
Then Jehoiada and his sons brought out the king's son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him and shouted, "Long live the king!"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 23:11?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 23:11 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?

3. What role does Jehoiada play in fulfilling God's plan in 2 Chronicles 23:11?

4. How does the crowning of Joash connect to God's covenant with David?

5. How can we apply Jehoiada's courage in our spiritual leadership today?

6. What does the anointing of Joash teach about God's sovereignty in leadership?

7. How does 2 Chronicles 23:11 illustrate the importance of divine authority in leadership?

8. What role does Jehoiada play in the coronation of Joash in 2 Chronicles 23:11?

9. How does 2 Chronicles 23:11 reflect the fulfillment of God's promises to David's lineage?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 23?

11. Are the religious reforms in 2 Chronicles 23:16-21 historically credible, or do they reflect an idealized narrative from a later period?

12. (2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)?

13. Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?

14. Who was Jehoiada in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Joash's crowning illustrate God's faithfulness to His promises, and how can this encourage us in our personal faith journey?

2. In what ways can we identify and support godly leadership within our own communities, similar to how Jehoiada supported Joash?

3. How does the giving of the Testimony to Joash highlight the importance of Scripture in our lives, and what steps can we take to ensure it remains central in our decision-making?

4. What lessons can we learn from Jehoiada's courage and strategic planning in the face of Athaliah's tyranny, and how can we apply these lessons when confronting challenges in our own lives?

5. Reflect on the significance of anointing in the Bible. How does understanding our own anointing as believers impact the way we live and serve in God's kingdom?1. How does Jehoiada demonstrate leadership and bravery throughout this chapter? Reflect on a situation where you have to show similar qualities.

2. In what ways does God's providence shine through in 2 Chronicles 23?

3. Why do you think Jehoiada waited until Joash was seven years old before initiating the rebellion?

4. How does the reaction of Athaliah contrast with the reaction of the people when Joash is crowned king?

5. What does the destruction of the Baal temple symbolize in the context of covenant renewal?

6. How do the actions of Jehoiada and the people align with God's will in this chapter?

7. What are some lessons modern-day believers can learn from Joash's coronation?

8. Discuss the concept of "righteous rebellion" as demonstrated in this chapter. How can this apply to current social or political issues?

9. What role does community play in this chapter and how can we apply these principles to today's church community?

10. How does the chapter reflect on the consequences of idolatry?

11. Discuss the significance of the Levites and their roles in this chapter. What can we learn from this in terms of spiritual leadership today?

12. How does the renewal of the covenant in verse 16 resonate with your personal faith journey?

13. How can we as modern believers act to "destroy" the temples of Baal in our lives?

14. Explore the importance of Joash being presented with the "testimony" (likely the laws of Moses). What can this teach us about the role of God's word in a leader's life?

15. How does 2 Chronicles 23 inspire you to stand for truth and righteousness, even in the face of potential adversity?

16. Explore the themes of judgement and mercy in 2 Chronicles 23.

17. How does the phrase "Athaliah was dead; the people of the land rejoiced" reflect on the impacts of leadership on societal wellbeing?

18. Discuss the implications of Athaliah's execution outside the "house of the LORD". What might this signify?

19. How does the narrative of 2 Chronicles 23 reinforce the idea of God's sovereignty?

20. In a world filled with various "gods" and distractions, how can we ensure to remain faithful to the one true God, as the people did in 2 Chronicles 23?

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