2 Kings 12:10
Whenever they saw that there was a large amount of money in the chest, the royal scribe and the high priest would go up, count the money brought into the house of the LORD, and tie it up in bags.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 12:10?

2. How does 2 Kings 12:10 demonstrate accountability in handling church finances today?

3. What role did the priest and scribe play in 2 Kings 12:10?

4. How can we ensure transparency in our church's financial practices?

5. How does 2 Kings 12:10 relate to stewardship principles in the New Testament?

6. What practical steps can we take to emulate the integrity shown in 2 Kings 12:10?

7. What does 2 Kings 12:10 reveal about the financial practices in the temple?

8. How does 2 Kings 12:10 reflect the integrity of the priests?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 12:10?

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

11. Why are gold, frankincense, and myrrh significant?

12. How does Jesus connect all biblical narratives together?

13. Why does 1 Corinthians 10:6-10 describe repeated miraculous punishments and judgments without corroborating records beyond the Bible?

14. Does the sudden discovery of lost scriptures in 2 Kings 22:8-13 contradict earlier biblical claims that the Law was carefully preserved?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the process of collecting and managing funds for the temple repairs in 2 Kings 12:10 reflect principles of stewardship that can be applied in the church today?

2. In what ways can believers contribute to the "repair" and upkeep of their local church, both physically and spiritually?

3. How does the involvement of both the royal scribe and the high priest in the financial process ensure accountability, and how can this be applied in modern church settings?

4. What lessons can we learn from King Jehoash's leadership in prioritizing the temple repairs, and how can these lessons be applied to personal or church leadership today?

5. How does the concept of community participation in temple repairs relate to the New Testament teachings on the body of Christ and the role of each member in the church?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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