They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherah poles and idols. So wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 24:18? 2. How did Judah's leaders influence the people's worship in 2 Chronicles 24:18? 3. What consequences arose from forsaking "the house of the LORD" in this passage? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 24:18 relate to the First Commandment? 5. What modern idols might distract us from worshiping God today? 6. How can we ensure our leaders encourage faithfulness to God? 7. Why did Judah abandon the temple of the LORD in 2 Chronicles 24:18? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 24:18 reflect on the leadership of King Joash? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 24:18 reveal about the influence of idolatry in Judah? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24? 11. How many fighting men were found in Judah? Five hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) Four hundred and seventy thousand (I Chronicles 21:5) 12. In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30? 13. (2 Chronicles 17:6) How is the claim that Jehoshaphat removed high places consistent with other passages stating they persisted under various kings? 14. How do we address the lack of extrabiblical records confirming Babylon's interactions with Jerusalem in Jeremiah 37? Discussion Questions 1. How did the influence of Jehoiada the priest impact Joash's early reign, and what can this teach us about the role of mentorship in our spiritual lives?2. In what ways do modern "idols" distract us from our relationship with God, and how can we guard against them? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced spiritual complacency. What steps did you take, or can you take, to reignite your faith? 4. How does the account of Judah's idolatry and subsequent judgment challenge us to examine our own lives for areas of unfaithfulness? 5. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our worship remains focused on God alone, in light of the warnings found in 2 Chronicles 24:18 and related scriptures?1. How does Jehoiada's guidance influence Joash's early reign? Can you think of modern examples where mentorship has similarly shaped individuals? 2. Reflect on the efforts made to repair the Temple. How does this show the role of community in religious matters? 3. Why do you think Joash turned to idolatry after Jehoiada's death despite his initial devotion to God? 4. How does Joash's story highlight the impact of peer pressure or societal influence on our actions and beliefs? 5. How did Joash respond to Zechariah's prophecy? How should we respond to criticism or correction, especially when it's based on truth? 6. Compare and contrast the deaths of Jehoiada and Joash. What does this reveal about the consequences of our actions? 7. How can we resist negative influences and remain steadfast in our beliefs like Jehoiada, even when surrounded by unrighteousness? 8. How does Joash's story illustrate the biblical principle that "whatever a man sows, that he will also reap" (Galatians 6:7)? 9. How does the punishment of Joash relate to the concept of divine justice? 10. Why is it important to remember the source of our guidance, as seen in Joash's dependence on Jehoiada? 11. How can we ensure the integrity of our faith, avoiding the fate of Joash who fell into apostasy? 12. What lessons can we learn from Zechariah’s courage to speak truth to power, despite the cost? 13. What role does repentance play in our faith journey and how could it have changed Joash's fate? 14. How does the narrative of Joash reflect on the importance of personal responsibility for one's spiritual health? 15. How does Joash's downfall serve as a warning against complacency in our spiritual life? 16. What can we learn about the dangers of forsaking God's commands for worldly counsel? 17. How should we react when we see leaders or influential figures going astray, as Joash did? 18. What lessons can we glean from the community's initial support of Joash and their subsequent disloyalty? 19. How does this chapter highlight the role of prophecy in the narrative of the Bible? 20. How can we apply the lessons from Joash's life and reign to our own personal walk with God? Links 2 Chronicles 24:18 NIV2 Chronicles 24:18 NLT 2 Chronicles 24:18 ESV 2 Chronicles 24:18 NASB 2 Chronicles 24:18 KJV 2 Chronicles 24:18 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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