2 Kings 12:15
No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 12:15?

2. How does 2 Kings 12:15 emphasize trustworthiness in handling church finances today?

3. What role does integrity play in stewardship according to 2 Kings 12:15?

4. How can we ensure accountability in church projects, reflecting 2 Kings 12:15?

5. What scriptural connections highlight honesty in financial matters like 2 Kings 12:15?

6. How can we apply the principles of 2 Kings 12:15 in personal finances?

7. How does 2 Kings 12:15 reflect on the integrity of religious leaders today?

8. What does 2 Kings 12:15 reveal about accountability in handling church finances?

9. How does the trust in 2 Kings 12:15 compare to modern financial practices in churches?

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

11. What does the Bible teach about money?

12. Did Jesus cleanse the temple the same day he entered Jerusalem? Yes (Matthew 21:12) or No, he waited until the next day (Mark 11:1-17)?

13. How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)

14. What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the trust placed in the workmen in 2 Kings 12:15 challenge us to be trustworthy in our own responsibilities?

2. In what ways can we demonstrate integrity in our stewardship of resources today?

3. How does the communal effort to repair the temple inspire us to participate in our church's mission and activities?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure accountability in our personal and communal financial dealings?

5. How can the principles of trust and fidelity in this passage be applied to our relationships with others in our daily lives?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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