2 Chronicles 36:20
Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 36:20?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 36:20 illustrate God's sovereignty over Israel's captivity?

3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's exile in 2 Chronicles 36:20?

4. How does 2 Chronicles 36:20 connect to God's promises in Jeremiah 29:10?

5. How can we apply the concept of divine discipline from 2 Chronicles 36:20 today?

6. What role does obedience play in avoiding consequences like those in 2 Chronicles 36:20?

7. How does 2 Chronicles 36:20 reflect God's judgment on Israel's disobedience?

8. What historical evidence supports the Babylonian exile mentioned in 2 Chronicles 36:20?

9. Why did God allow His people to become servants in Babylon according to 2 Chronicles 36:20?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 36?

11. Who was King Zedekiah in the Bible?

12. In Isaiah 4:1, how could seven women outnumber men to such an extreme level, and is there any historical or scientific evidence for such a ratio?

13. What is the Jubilee celebration in 2017?

14. Why do other civilizations around Israel not record similar extended fallow periods or Jubilees, if this commandment (Lev 25) was practiced widely?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the exile of the remnant to Babylon demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and history?

2. In what ways can the faithfulness of God to His promises during the Babylonian exile encourage us in our personal walk with God?

3. What lessons can we learn from the consequences faced by Judah due to their disobedience, and how can we apply these lessons to avoid similar pitfalls?

4. How can we find hope and purpose in our own "exile" experiences, trusting in God's plan for restoration and deliverance?

5. What does the servitude of the Jews in Babylon teach us about our role as servants of God, and how can we apply this understanding in our daily lives?1. How does the behavior of the last four kings of Judah demonstrate the consequences of disobedience to God?

2. How could have Judah avoided the tragic end depicted in 2 Chronicles 36?

3. How did the actions of Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah affect the people they were leading?

4. How does God use foreign rulers like Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus to fulfill His purposes?

5. What is the significance of the 70 years of exile?

6. How is the concept of a 'sabbath rest' demonstrated through the Babylonian exile?

7. How does the fall of Jerusalem in this chapter demonstrate the serious nature of God's judgment?

8. In what ways does God show His mercy in this chapter, despite the judgement?

9. How does the prophecy of Jeremiah come to pass in this chapter, and what does this tell us about the nature of prophecy in the Bible?

10. How is Cyrus used as a vessel for God's deliverance?

11. In modern times, how might leaders' actions have far-reaching consequences for the people they lead?

12. How might the Babylonian exile be reflected in contemporary experiences of displacement or forced migration?

13. How can we remain hopeful in times of crisis, as the people of Judah may have felt during the exile?

14. How does God's fulfillment of His promises in this chapter reassure you about promises He has made elsewhere in the Bible?

15. How might the idea of a 'sabbath rest' apply to your personal life and modern society?

16. How can we heed warnings from God in our lives, unlike the people of Judah in 2 Chronicles 36?

17. How does the chronicler's account of the destruction of Jerusalem impact your understanding of the consequences of collective disobedience?

18. What can we learn from the mercy God shows to the people of Judah despite their rebellion?

19. How do you see God working through non-believers or unlikely individuals, similar to Cyrus, in the world today?

20. How does the ending of Chronicles inspire you to trust in God's faithfulness and promises?

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