1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 36:5?

2. How did Jehoiakim's actions reflect disobedience to God's commandments in 2 Chronicles 36:5?

3. What consequences did Jehoiakim face for doing "evil in the sight of the LORD"?

4. How can we avoid repeating Jehoiakim's mistakes in our own spiritual lives?

5. What other biblical figures faced similar consequences for disobedience to God?

6. How does 2 Chronicles 36:5 encourage us to seek righteousness in our leadership roles?

7. Why did Jehoiakim do evil in the sight of the LORD according to 2 Chronicles 36:5?

8. How does Jehoiakim's reign reflect the consequences of disobedience to God?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 36:5?

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

11. Why does Nebuchadnezzar’s repeated plundering in 2 Chronicles 36:5-7, 10, and 18 seem inconsistent with certain Babylonian chronicles?

12. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)

13. Why doesn’t Daniel 1 mention any resistance from Judah’s religious authorities against the Babylonian cultural assimilation?

14. Ezekiel 4:6: How do the 40 days for Judah align with or contradict other biblical timelines found in Kings and Chronicles?1. What characteristics of Jehoiakim's reign made it "evil in the sight of the LORD," and how can we avoid similar pitfalls in our own leadership roles?

2. How does the account of Jehoiakim's reign in 2 Chronicles 36:5 compare with the expectations for kings outlined in Deuteronomy 17:18-20?

3. In what ways can we apply the lessons from Jehoiakim's life to our personal walk with God, especially in terms of accountability and obedience?

4. How do the prophetic warnings given to Jehoiakim through Jeremiah apply to us today, and what can we learn from them about responding to God's correction?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced consequences for disobedience. How did that experience shape your understanding of God's justice and mercy?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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