1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:7?

2. Why did God warn against using Israelite troops in 2 Chronicles 25:7?

3. How does 2 Chronicles 25:7 emphasize reliance on God's strength over man's?

4. What other scriptures highlight the importance of trusting God's guidance over human plans?

5. How can we apply the lesson of 2 Chronicles 25:7 in our decisions?

6. What steps can you take to ensure God's will guides your actions today?

7. Why did God command Amaziah not to hire Israelite troops in 2 Chronicles 25:7?

8. What does 2 Chronicles 25:7 reveal about God's sovereignty over military decisions?

9. How does 2 Chronicles 25:7 challenge the concept of human reliance on military strength?

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

11. In 2 Chronicles 25:16, what accounts for the rapid shift from listening to the prophet to threatening him, and is this abrupt change consistent with Amaziah’s earlier deference to divine guidance?

12. Genesis 48:17–19 – Why would God supposedly favor Ephraim over Manasseh despite established primogeniture traditions, and is there any extrabiblical data supporting this choice?

13. Hosea 7:2 presents a God who sees all evil--how is this reconciled with passages like Isaiah 43:25, which state that God 'forgets' sins?

14. Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?1. What can we learn from Amaziah's decision to hire soldiers from Israel, and how does it apply to our decision-making today?

2. How does the role of the "man of God" in this passage encourage us to seek and listen to godly counsel?

3. In what ways might we be tempted to rely on "Ephraimites" in our lives, and how can we shift our trust back to God?

4. How do the consequences of Amaziah's actions compare to other biblical examples of kings who relied on foreign alliances?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced a decision similar to Amaziah's. How did you discern God's will, and what was the outcome?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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