When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 26:20? 2. How does Uzziah's punishment in 2 Chronicles 26:20 demonstrate God's holiness and justice? 3. What can we learn about pride's consequences from Uzziah's experience in this verse? 4. How does Uzziah's story connect with Proverbs 16:18 about pride and downfall? 5. In what ways can we guard against pride in our own spiritual lives? 6. How can church leaders today avoid Uzziah's mistakes and remain humble before God? 7. Why did God strike King Uzziah with leprosy in 2 Chronicles 26:20? 8. How does Uzziah's punishment reflect God's justice and mercy? 9. What lessons can be learned from Uzziah's pride in 2 Chronicles 26:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26? 11. Who was Azariah in the Bible? 12. (2 Chronicles 7:2) Is there any external testimony or archaeological proof that the glory of the Lord physically filled the temple to the point priests could not enter? 13. 2 Kings 15:5 states God struck Azariah with leprosy with little explanation--why is the cause, detailed in 2 Chronicles 26, absent here? 14. In 2 Chronicles 26:16-20, is there any medical or historical basis to explain Uzziah's sudden outbreak of leprosy as divine punishment? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of Uzziah challenge us to examine our own attitudes towards authority and the roles God has given us?2. In what ways can pride manifest in our lives, and how can we actively combat it with humility? 3. How can we, like Azariah and the priests, hold each other accountable in our faith communities while maintaining a spirit of love and grace? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced the consequences of stepping outside of God's will. What did you learn from that experience? 5. How can the account of Uzziah inspire us to seek repentance and restoration with God when we recognize our own sins?1. How does Uzziah's life demonstrate the proverb: "Pride comes before a fall"? 2. How did Uzziah misuse his power? How can we guard against similar mistakes in our own lives? 3. What lessons can we learn from Zechariah's role in guiding Uzziah during his early reign? 4. How can we apply the understanding of God's judgment in Uzziah's case to our contemporary society? 5. How does this chapter reflect on the theme of divine punishment in response to human arrogance? 6. How does Uzziah's reign relate to the concept of spiritual leadership? 7. What does this chapter teach us about the division of roles in religious and secular leadership? 8. Discuss how power can corrupt, as evidenced by Uzziah's actions? 9. How do Uzziah’s actions reveal about the relationship between power and responsibility? 10. How can leaders today avoid Uzziah's downfall? How can they stay humble in the face of success? 11. What would you have done differently if you were Uzziah? 12. Can you identify situations in your life or in the world today where someone might be tempted to overstep their bounds, like Uzziah did? 13. How does Uzziah's story influence your understanding of the fear of God? 14. Discuss the role of the priests in this chapter. How does it reflect on the responsibilities of spiritual leaders? 15. What does Uzziah's isolation due to his leprosy symbolize in terms of spiritual conditions? 16. How does Uzziah's death underscore the consequences of his transgressions? 17. Why do you think it was so important that Uzziah not be buried in the tombs of the kings? 18. In what ways does Uzziah’s story relate to contemporary issues of power, pride, and punishment? 19. How can this chapter inspire us to remain humble and respectful towards God's laws? 20. How might you apply the lessons learned from Uzziah’s reign in your own life? Links 2 Chronicles 26:20 NIV2 Chronicles 26:20 NLT 2 Chronicles 26:20 ESV 2 Chronicles 26:20 NASB 2 Chronicles 26:20 KJV 2 Chronicles 26:20 Commentaries Bible Hub |



