1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 12:3?

2. Why were the high places not removed according to 2 Kings 12:3?

3. How can we identify and remove "high places" in our own lives today?

4. What does 2 Kings 12:3 teach about partial obedience to God's commands?

5. How does 2 Kings 12:3 connect with the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3?

6. What lessons can we learn from the people's continued sacrifices on high places?

7. Why did the high places remain in 2 Kings 12:3 despite Jehoash's reforms?

8. What does 2 Kings 12:3 reveal about Israel's religious practices during Jehoash's reign?

9. How does 2 Kings 12:3 challenge the effectiveness of Jehoash's leadership?

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

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

12. How can 2 Chronicles 27:1–2 claim Jotham faithfully followed God if “the high places” were not removed, suggesting partial disobedience?

13. Does Solomon's sacrifice at high places (1 Kings 3:2-3) conflict with scriptural bans on worship outside the central sanctuary?

14. In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them?1. What are some "high places" in your life that may be hindering your full obedience to God?

2. How can the account of Joash encourage you to pursue complete faithfulness in your relationship with God?

3. In what ways can you ensure that your worship remains pure and focused solely on God?

4. How does the concept of leadership responsibility apply to your role in your family, church, or community?

5. Reflect on a time when compromise affected your spiritual walk. How can you learn from that experience to strengthen your faith today?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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