Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:8? 2. How does Josiah's leadership in 2 Chronicles 34:8 inspire modern Christian stewardship? 3. What role did the high priest play in Josiah's reforms in 2 Chronicles 34:8? 4. How can we apply Josiah's commitment to God's house in our lives today? 5. What does 2 Chronicles 34:8 teach about prioritizing God's work in our communities? 6. How does Josiah's example connect with New Testament teachings on church restoration? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 34:8 reflect Josiah's commitment to religious reform and temple restoration? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 34:8? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 34:8 demonstrate the importance of leadership in spiritual renewal? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34? 11. (2 Chronicles 34:8–18) How credible is the claim that a long-lost book of the Law was rediscovered in the Temple after being forgotten for generations? 12. Who were Josiah's sons? 13. Who was Huldah the Prophetess in the Bible? 14. Who was Hilkiah in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does Josiah's commitment to repairing the temple inspire you to address areas in your life that need spiritual renewal?2. In what ways can you prioritize the study and application of Scripture in your daily routine, similar to the rediscovery of the Book of the Law? 3. How can you contribute to the spiritual restoration and renewal within your own faith community, as Josiah did with his officials? 4. What lessons can we learn from Josiah's leadership that can be applied to modern-day Christian leadership roles? 5. How does understanding the historical context of Josiah's reforms enhance your appreciation for the continuity of God's work in the Bible and in your life today?1. How does Josiah's example inspire leadership that seeks to serve God today? 2. What can we learn from the discovery of the Book of the Law in the Temple? 3. What does the reaction of Josiah to the reading of the Book of the Law teach us about humility and repentance? 4. How does the prophecy of Huldah serve as a warning and reassurance for Josiah and for us today? 5. In what ways can you apply Josiah's covenant renewal in your spiritual life? 6. How can the actions of Josiah inspire you to remove spiritual "idols" from your life? 7. What lessons can contemporary believers draw from Josiah's spiritual reforms? 8. How can we "repair the temple" in our own hearts? 9. How does the story of Josiah encourage you to explore and study the Bible more deeply? 10. What measures can we take to avoid spiritual complacency and neglect as seen in the period before Josiah's reforms? 11. In our world today, what might be equivalent to the "high places" that Josiah tore down? 12. How can we respond when we realize that our actions have been contrary to God's commands, as in the case of Josiah's realization? 13. How does the prophecy of Huldah reinforce the importance of seeking godly counsel? 14. In what ways can the Church today initiate spiritual revival similar to Josiah's reforms? 15. How does the story of Josiah influence your understanding of personal and communal responsibility in following God's commands? 16. How can you make a difference in your spiritual community, following Josiah's example? 17. What are the "lost" spiritual truths that need to be "found" in our time? 18. How do Josiah's actions demonstrate the intersection of faith and action? 19. How can you personally respond to the spiritual lessons from Josiah's life and reign? 20. In a world that often prioritizes personal desires over divine law, how can we stay true to God's commands? Links 2 Chronicles 34:8 NIV2 Chronicles 34:8 NLT 2 Chronicles 34:8 ESV 2 Chronicles 34:8 NASB 2 Chronicles 34:8 KJV 2 Chronicles 34:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |



