1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 12:1?

2. How did Jehoash's reign reflect God's faithfulness to His covenant with David?

3. What lessons can we learn from Jehoash's actions in 2 Kings 12:1?

4. How does Jehoash's reign compare to other kings in Israel's history?

5. What role did Jehoiada play in Jehoash's early years as king?

6. How can we apply Jehoash's example of leadership in our own lives today?

7. How does 2 Kings 12:1 reflect the historical accuracy of biblical kingship?

8. What archaeological evidence supports the reign of Jehoash mentioned in 2 Kings 12:1?

9. How does Jehoash's reign in 2 Kings 12:1 align with God's covenant with David?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 12?

11. (2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?

12. 2 Kings 11:1: How could Athaliah have overlooked or failed to find Joash if she was determined to kill all royal heirs?

13. 2 Kings 11:12: How credible is the sudden public coronation of Joash without Athaliah's prior knowledge?

14. What are the key events in Elisha's life?1. How does Joash's reign reflect the importance of godly leadership, and what can we learn from his example for our own roles of influence?

2. In what ways does the mention of Zibiah and her origin from Beersheba inform our understanding of the significance of family and heritage in biblical accounts?

3. How does Joash's commitment to repairing the temple challenge us to prioritize our spiritual lives and communities today?

4. What lessons can we draw from Joash's forty-year reign about perseverance and faithfulness in our own spiritual journeys?

5. How can the influence of mentors like Jehoiada in Joash's life inspire us to seek or become godly mentors in our faith communities?1. What lessons can we learn from the early reign of Joash?

2. How can we apply the story of the temple's restoration to our own spiritual rejuvenation?

3. Discuss the importance of accountability as illustrated in this chapter.

4. How did the influence of Jehoiada shape Joash's rule? What changed after his death?

5. Why do you think Joash failed to remove the high places, despite his efforts to do what was right in the eyes of the Lord?

6. How can we ensure the proper use of funds in religious settings in today's context, learning from Joash's administration?

7. Why did Joash decide to give the sacred treasures to Hazael? Was there another way he could have handled this situation?

8. Joash's assassination was a direct result of his actions against Zechariah. How does this event illustrate the Biblical principle of "you reap what you sow"?

9. How does the story of Joash's fall illustrate the dangers of power and influence?

10. What lessons on leadership and governance can contemporary leaders draw from Joash's reign and downfall?

11. How does the narrative of Joash reflect on the idea of remaining faithful under trials and tribulations?

12. What does the initial response of the priests to repair the temple say about complacency in religious duties?

13. How can we stay faithful to God, even when those around us or those who influence us falter, as Joash did after Jehoiada's death?

14. Discuss the impact of Joash's decisions on the kingdom of Judah. How can our choices impact our communities today?

15. Compare and contrast Joash's leadership with other biblical leaders.

16. Explore the relationship between Joash and Jehoiada. How does this relationship compare with mentor-mentee relationships today?

17. In what ways did Joash's fear influence his actions when facing Hazael's threat?

18. How might Joash's story have been different if he had sought God's guidance in dealing with Hazael?

19. What can the story of Joash teach us about the consequences of betraying trust?

20. How can we maintain our integrity, inspired by the story of Joash, when faced with difficult choices in our lives today?

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