Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 31:14? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 31:14 emphasize the importance of faithful service to God? 3. What role did Kore play in maintaining the integrity of temple offerings? 4. How can we ensure our contributions to the church are used appropriately today? 5. Compare Kore's duties to those of church leaders in 1 Timothy 3:1-7. 6. How can we apply Kore's example of faithfulness in our daily responsibilities? 7. What role did Kore son of Imnah play in 2 Chronicles 31:14? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 31:14 reflect the importance of temple service? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 31:14 reveal about the organization of temple duties? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 31? 11. 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5? 12. In 2 Chronicles 31:4, why is there no historical or extra-biblical record supporting Hezekiah's decree that provided consistent resources to priests and Levites? 13. What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records? 14. How does the peaceful ten years of Asa's reign (2 Chronicles 14:1) align with other accounts of constant warfare in the region? Discussion Questions 1. How does Kore's role as a steward of the offerings challenge us in our own stewardship of resources God has given us?2. In what ways can we ensure that our offerings to God are given freely and with the right heart attitude? 3. How can we apply the principle of handling consecrated gifts with reverence in our daily lives and service to God? 4. What steps can we take to support those who are in ministry, ensuring their needs are met as Kore did for the Levites? 5. How does the concept of faithful stewardship in 2 Chronicles 31:14 connect with the teachings of Jesus on stewardship in the New Testament?1. How does Hezekiah's leadership in this chapter exemplify the importance of spiritual integrity in positions of authority? 2. Compare Hezekiah's actions to remove idolatry with today's struggle against spiritual apathy and materialism. How might we "remove the idols" in our own lives? 3. How does the people’s generous response to the call for offerings reflect their spiritual transformation? What does it teach us about the joy of giving? 4. How does Hezekiah’s provision for the priests and Levites apply to modern church workers? How can we better support them? 5. What is the significance of the faithful distribution of offerings to all, "from the greatest to the least"? 6. What role does organized structure and responsibility play in the successful running of religious institutions, as exemplified by Hezekiah’s reorganization of the Levites and priests? 7. How does Hezekiah's wholehearted seeking of God inspire your own spiritual journey? 8. How might we practice faithful obedience to God in today’s context? 9. How does Hezekiah's success in all his undertakings inspire you about the potential outcomes of putting God first in your life? 10. How does this chapter inspire you to foster a revival and reform in your personal spiritual life? 11. What are some practical ways you can eliminate distractions that keep you from wholly seeking God like Hezekiah did? 12. How can you promote a culture of generous giving in your community? 13. How does this chapter challenge you to support your religious leaders more effectively? 14. How does the principle of tithing translate into our modern-day context? 15. How does the example of Hezekiah encourage you to be a godly influence in your community or workplace? 16. What steps can you take to ensure you are putting God first in all your undertakings? 17. In what ways can we ensure fair distribution of resources in our communities? 18. How does the response of the people to Hezekiah's reforms reflect their trust in his leadership? 19. How does Hezekiah's journey to destroy idolatry inspire you to take action against social injustices? 20. What lessons does Hezekiah's leadership teach about the relationship between religious piety and social responsibility? Links 2 Chronicles 31:14 NIV2 Chronicles 31:14 NLT 2 Chronicles 31:14 ESV 2 Chronicles 31:14 NASB 2 Chronicles 31:14 KJV 2 Chronicles 31:14 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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