So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites at the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, Judah, and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:9? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 34:9 demonstrate faithful stewardship of God's resources today? 3. What role did the Levites play in 2 Chronicles 34:9, and why important? 4. How can we apply the generosity shown in 2 Chronicles 34:9 to our lives? 5. How does 2 Chronicles 34:9 connect with New Testament teachings on giving? 6. What does 2 Chronicles 34:9 teach about community involvement in God's work? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 34:9 reflect the importance of temple restoration in ancient Israelite society? 8. What does 2 Chronicles 34:9 reveal about the role of Levites in managing temple funds? 9. How does the collection of money in 2 Chronicles 34:9 demonstrate communal responsibility in worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34? 11. 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? 12. How does the acceptance of ritually unclean participants in 2 Chronicles 30:17-20 fit with strict purification laws found elsewhere in the Old Testament? 13. (2 Chronicles 34:22-28) Why would King Josiah consult the prophetess Huldah instead of better-known prophets like Jeremiah, if both were contemporaries? 14. In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30? Discussion Questions 1. How does the role of the Levites in collecting funds for the temple repairs inform our understanding of stewardship in the church today?2. In what ways can we promote unity within our church community, similar to the collective effort seen among the tribes of Israel? 3. How can rediscovering and applying God's Word lead to personal and communal revival in our lives? 4. What responsibilities do spiritual leaders have in guiding their congregations toward biblical truth and renewal? 5. How can we view our financial giving as an act of worship, and what practical steps can we take to align our generosity with God's purposes?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 34:9 NIV2 Chronicles 34:9 NLT 2 Chronicles 34:9 ESV 2 Chronicles 34:9 NASB 2 Chronicles 34:9 KJV 2 Chronicles 34:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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