2 Chronicles 25:10
So Amaziah dismissed the troops who had come to him from Ephraim and sent them home. And they were furious with Judah and returned home in great anger.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:10?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 25:10 demonstrate the importance of trusting in God's provision?

3. What can we learn about obedience from Amaziah's actions in 2 Chronicles 25:10?

4. How does 2 Chronicles 25:10 connect with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God?

5. What steps can we take to prioritize God's guidance over human resources today?

6. How can we apply Amaziah's decision to our financial or personal decisions?

7. Why did Amaziah send the troops home in 2 Chronicles 25:10?

8. How does 2 Chronicles 25:10 reflect on trusting God's guidance over human strength?

9. What historical context led to the events in 2 Chronicles 25:10?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25?

11. Who was King Amaziah in the Bible?

12. How does 2 Kings 14:7's claim of killing 10,000 Edomites align with the lack of archaeological evidence for such a battle?

13. In 2 Chronicles 25:23-24, are there external historical sources that corroborate King Joash of Israel's conquest, including breaching Jerusalem's wall and taking treasure from the temple and palace?

14. In 2 Chronicles 31:1, is there any archaeological evidence confirming the wholesale destruction of pagan altars and high places across Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh?
Discussion Questions
1. What can we learn from Amaziah's initial decision to hire troops from Ephraim, and how does it reflect our own tendencies to rely on human solutions?

2. How does Amaziah's response to the prophet's warning challenge us to prioritize obedience to God over our own plans or desires?

3. In what ways can we apply the principle of avoiding unequal alliances in our personal and professional lives today?

4. How should we handle situations where following God's guidance leads to disappointment or anger in others, as seen with the Ephraimite troops?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to choose between convenience and obedience to God. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?1. How does Amaziah's initial righteousness contribute to his early success as king?

2. What does Amaziah's decision to spare the children of his father's murderers reveal about him?

3. Discuss the significance of Amaziah's decision to dismiss the Israelite troops despite financial loss. How does this decision resonate in today's world?

4. Why did the dismissed Israelite soldiers raid towns in Judah, and what can we learn from their actions?

5. How does Amaziah's transition to worshipping the gods of Edom reflect his spiritual downfall?

6. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's reaction to the warning of the prophet against his idolatry?

7. How might pride have contributed to Amaziah's challenge to King Jehoash?

8. How does Jehoash's response to Amaziah's challenge demonstrate wisdom?

9. Discuss the consequences of Amaziah's defeat to Jehoash. How could this situation have been avoided?

10. In what ways did Amaziah's choices lead to his eventual assassination?

11. How can we apply the lessons learned from Amaziah's life to our current lives?

12. What can we learn from the change in Amaziah's heart during his reign?

13. How does Amaziah's story show the importance of humility in spiritual leadership?

14. In today's world, what could be seen as parallel to Amaziah's idolatry?

15. Discuss the role of obedience and faith in the Christian journey using Amaziah's story as a reference.

16. What does Amaziah's life teach us about the dangers of pride and self-sufficiency?

17. How can we guard ourselves from the influences that led Amaziah astray?

18. How does Amaziah's story illustrate the consequences of disregarding prophetic warnings?

19. Discuss the importance of making alliances and partnerships that are in line with God's will.

20. How can we maintain our faith and obedience to God in times of success and abundance, as seen in Amaziah's early reign?

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