Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as is written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 23:18? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 23:18 emphasize the importance of following God's commands today? 3. What role did the priests and Levites play in restoring worship practices? 4. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's instructions in Scripture? 5. What connections exist between 2 Chronicles 23:18 and the Mosaic Law? 6. How can we apply Jehoiada's example of leadership in our church communities? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 23:18 reveal about the importance of following God's commands in worship? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 23:18 emphasize the role of priests in maintaining religious order? 9. Why is adherence to the Law of Moses significant in 2 Chronicles 23:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 23? 11. How can we trust the historicity of this sudden coup described in 2 Chronicles 23 when there is limited archaeological evidence? 12. Joshua 1:7 – Is it plausible that a fully formed Law of Moses existed at this time, despite scholarly debates on when the Pentateuch was compiled? 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. What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jehoiada's leadership in restoring temple worship challenge us to evaluate the authenticity of our own worship practices?2. In what ways can church leaders today ensure that their congregations are worshiping in accordance with biblical principles? 3. How can we incorporate more rejoicing and singing into our personal and corporate worship experiences? 4. What steps can we take to ensure that our worship is grounded in Scripture, similar to the adherence to the Law of Moses in this passage? 5. How does the restoration of worship in 2 Chronicles 23:18 inspire us to seek spiritual renewal in our own lives and communities?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? Links 2 Chronicles 23:18 NIV2 Chronicles 23:18 NLT 2 Chronicles 23:18 ESV 2 Chronicles 23:18 NASB 2 Chronicles 23:18 KJV 2 Chronicles 23:18 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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