The next morning, Jehu went out and stood before all the people and said, "You are innocent. It was I who conspired against my master and killed him. But who killed all these? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 10:9? 2. How does 2 Kings 10:9 demonstrate God's judgment against Ahab's house? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from 2 Kings 10:9? 4. How does Jehu's actions in 2 Kings 10:9 fulfill Elijah's prophecy? 5. How should Christians respond to God's judgment as seen in 2 Kings 10:9? 6. What does 2 Kings 10:9 teach about the consequences of idolatry and sin? 7. How does 2 Kings 10:9 reflect God's justice in the Old Testament? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 10:9? 9. How should Christians interpret the violence in 2 Kings 10:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 10? 11. What did Jehu do about Baal worship? 12. How can the sudden acceptance of Jehu as king (2 Kings 9:1-13) be historically verified beyond the biblical text? 13. How does 2 Kings 10:1-11 reconcile mass slaughter with the broader biblical prohibition against murder? 14. In 2 Chronicles 22:9, how could Jehu swiftly seize and execute Ahaziah without apparent resistance, given Ahaziah's royal status and resources? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jehu's declaration of innocence reflect the complexity of human motives in carrying out God's will?2. In what ways does the account of Jehu and Ahab's family illustrate the consequences of idolatry and disobedience to God? 3. How can we discern God's will in situations where our actions may have significant consequences, as seen in Jehu's account? 4. What lessons can we learn from Jehu's initial obedience and later failures in our own walk with God? 5. How does the fulfillment of prophecy in Jehu's actions encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty and justice today?1. How do you reconcile the violence Jehu uses to fulfill God's prophecy with the concept of a loving and merciful God? 2. Why do you think Jehu chose to destroy Baal worship in such a deceitful manner? Was it necessary? 3. How does Jehu's selective obedience to God's commands reflect our personal struggles with sin and obedience today? 4. What parallels can you draw between the idolatry of Baal and modern-day idolatries? How can we actively "purge" these from our lives? 5. Why do you think Jehu failed to fully rid Israel of its idolatrous practices? What kept him from complete obedience? 6. How does Jehu's life reflect the adage "the end justifies the means"? Do you agree with this in the context of his actions? 7. What lessons can we learn from the officials of Jezreel who complied with Jehu's request? 8. How can we, in our modern society, stand up against societal "Baals" that are contrary to God's commands? 9. Jehu's zeal was initially applauded but later condemned. Discuss how zeal can be both positive and negative in a spiritual journey. 10. In what ways can the church today work towards rooting out modern-day 'Baal worship' within its ranks? 11. What are the potential dangers of political alliances in religious contexts, as seen in Jehu's alliance with Jehonadab? 12. How does Jehu's partial obedience reflect the importance of total commitment to God's instructions in our lives today? 13. Reflect on the passage's statement that Jehu "did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam". Why is it so challenging to break free from longstanding sins? 14. How do the actions of Jehu teach us about the repercussions of half-hearted obedience to God's instructions? 15. Compare and contrast Jehu’s leadership with the leadership of a current public figure. What similarities and differences do you see? 16. How does the narrative of Jehu’s actions in 2 Kings 10 encourage personal introspection? 17. How does the concept of divine retribution portrayed in 2 Kings 10 resonate with contemporary Christian beliefs? 18. How can we ensure that our zeal for God does not lead to misinterpretation or misuse of His instructions? 19. Discuss the responsibility that comes with leadership roles in the context of Jehu's kingship. 20. How should we respond when we, like Jehu, fall short of complete obedience to God's commands? Links 2 Kings 10:9 NIV2 Kings 10:9 NLT 2 Kings 10:9 ESV 2 Kings 10:9 NASB 2 Kings 10:9 KJV 2 Kings 10:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |



