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

2. How did Jehoash's actions reflect his obedience to the Lord's commands in 2 Kings 12:2?

3. What role did Jehoiada play in guiding Jehoash's faithfulness to God?

4. How can spiritual mentorship, like Jehoiada's, impact our walk with God today?

5. Compare Jehoash's obedience to other kings in 2 Kings. What lessons can we learn?

6. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, as Jehoash did?

7. How does 2 Kings 12:2 reflect the influence of Jehoiada on Joash's reign?

8. Why is Jehoiada's guidance crucial for Joash's actions in 2 Kings 12:2?

9. What does 2 Kings 12:2 reveal about the importance of mentorship in leadership?

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

11. If Jehoash “did what was right” (2 Kings 12:2), why did he later resort to bribing Hazael with sacred treasures rather than relying on divine intervention?

12. In 2 Kings 12:3, why were the high places not removed if Jehoash was supposedly following God’s commands?

13. What explains the contradictory portrayal of Jehoash’s faithfulness here versus his assassination in 2 Kings 12:20, appearing to undermine his supposed righteousness?

14. 2 Chronicles 12:12–14 – Why does the text claim partial repentance yet still list Rehoboam’s reign as evil compared to other biblical narratives?1. How did Jehoiada's mentorship influence Joash's actions as king, and what does this teach us about the role of spiritual mentors in our lives?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our faith remains strong even when our mentors or spiritual leaders are no longer present?

3. How does the restoration of the temple under Joash's reign reflect our responsibility to maintain and care for our places of worship today?

4. What lessons can we learn from Joash's life about the importance of early spiritual training and its impact on future decisions?

5. How can we apply the principles of godly leadership demonstrated by Jehoiada in our own roles within our families, churches, and 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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