1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 11:17?

2. How does 2 Kings 11:17 illustrate the importance of covenant renewal with God?

3. What role does leadership play in guiding people back to God in 2 Kings 11?

4. How can we apply the concept of covenant in our modern Christian lives?

5. What connections exist between 2 Kings 11:17 and the New Testament teachings on covenant?

6. How does making a covenant with God influence our daily decisions and actions?

7. What is the significance of Jehoiada's covenant in 2 Kings 11:17 for Israel's religious identity?

8. How does 2 Kings 11:17 reflect the relationship between political and religious authority in ancient Israel?

9. Why was it important for Jehoiada to make a covenant between the LORD, the king, and the people?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 11?

11. Hosea 8:8: How do we reconcile Israel being 'swallowed up' by other nations with promises of their continued distinct identity?

12. Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?

13. Are the religious reforms in 2 Chronicles 23:16-21 historically credible, or do they reflect an idealized narrative from a later period?

14. 1 Kings 11:9-10 - Why does God punish Solomon for foreign marriages here when other biblical figures also intermarried without similar consequences?1. How does the covenant made by Jehoiada in 2 Kings 11:17 reflect the broader biblical theme of covenant renewal, and how can we apply this concept in our personal spiritual lives?

2. In what ways does Jehoiada's leadership serve as a model for spiritual leaders today, and how can we support our leaders in maintaining a focus on God's covenant?

3. How does the communal aspect of the covenant in 2 Kings 11:17 inform our understanding of the church as a community of believers?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's faithfulness in your life. How does the account of Joash and the preservation of the Davidic line encourage you to trust in God's promises?

5. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your life aligns with the covenant relationship you have with God, and how can you encourage others to do the same?1. How does Jehosheba's courage inspire you in the face of your own challenges?

2. Compare Athaliah's and Jehoiada's leadership styles. How can these be related to today's political and social leadership contexts?

3. How does the concept of divine justice manifest in this chapter, particularly in Athaliah's downfall?

4. In what ways does the story of Joash's survival reflect the preservation of the Davidic line and ultimately, the lineage of Jesus Christ?

5. How can we relate the destruction of Baal worship and the restoration of the worship of the LORD to our personal spiritual lives?

6. How does Jehoiada's role in this chapter reflect the importance of religious figures in political matters? How can we see this in today's world?

7. Why was it significant that Joash was hidden in the temple? What symbolism can you draw from this?

8. In your life, how can you emulate Jehoiada's sense of duty and commitment to what is right?

9. What does this chapter teach about the importance of having the right people in power?

10. How does this chapter show that God is ultimately in control, even when it seems that evil is reigning?

11. How can you apply Jehosheba's and Jehoiada's selflessness in your personal life or community?

12. Discuss the importance of making covenants in today's religious and social contexts, drawing from Jehoiada's covenant with the LORD, the king, and the people.

13. How does Joash's crowning ceremony relate to the concept of 'rightful kingship' in a divine sense?

14. In what ways does this chapter teach us to handle power and authority responsibly?

15. How can this chapter be used as a tool to reflect on political corruption and social justice issues in our present day?

16. Discuss the significance of the phrase "Treason! Treason!" from Athaliah in today's context.

17. How can we ensure the preservation of truth and justice in our societies, akin to Jehoiada's preservation of the Davidic line?

18. What lessons can we learn from the public reaction to Joash's coronation?

19. What are some modern-day 'Baals' in our societies, and how can we work towards their elimination?

20. How does the peace in Jerusalem after Joash's coronation inspire hope for resolution in the midst of our own societal or personal conflicts?

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