So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, "Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 24:6? 2. Why did the king question the neglect of the Lord's house in 2 Chronicles 24:6? 3. How does 2 Chronicles 24:6 emphasize the importance of maintaining God's temple? 4. What lessons from 2 Chronicles 24:6 apply to stewardship in our churches today? 5. How can we ensure our spiritual responsibilities are not neglected, as in 2 Chronicles 24:6? 6. What other scriptures highlight the importance of caring for God's house and work? 7. Why did the king neglect the command to collect the tax for the temple repairs in 2 Chronicles 24:6? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 24:6 reflect on the responsibility of spiritual leaders? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 24:6 reveal about the importance of maintaining places of worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24? 11. Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings? 12. What is the sanctuary shekel? 13. How could Jehoiada realistically reach the age of 130 (2 Chronicles 24:15), given the average lifespans recorded elsewhere and historical data? 14. In Joshua 14:3-4, how does the Levites' lack of a territorial inheritance align with other biblical passages that mention Levitical cities and lands? Discussion Questions 1. How does the role of Jehoiada as a spiritual leader inform our understanding of leadership responsibilities in the church today?2. In what ways can we ensure accountability within our church or ministry settings, similar to Joash's approach with Jehoiada? 3. How does the principle of giving, as seen in the temple tax, apply to our financial stewardship and support of the church today? 4. What lessons can we learn from the historical continuity of God's commands, as seen in the reference to Moses and the assembly of Israel? 5. How can we actively participate in the revival and restoration of our personal and communal worship practices, following the example of Joash's reforms?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 24:6 NIV2 Chronicles 24:6 NLT 2 Chronicles 24:6 ESV 2 Chronicles 24:6 NASB 2 Chronicles 24:6 KJV 2 Chronicles 24:6 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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