1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 12:4?

2. How does 2 Kings 12:4 emphasize the importance of maintaining God's house today?

3. What can we learn about stewardship from the priests' role in 2 Kings 12:4?

4. How does 2 Kings 12:4 connect with New Testament teachings on giving?

5. In what ways can we prioritize God's work as seen in 2 Kings 12:4?

6. How can we apply the principles of 2 Kings 12:4 in our church community?

7. What does 2 Kings 12:4 reveal about the importance of temple maintenance in ancient Israelite society?

8. How does 2 Kings 12:4 reflect the priorities of King Jehoash's reign?

9. Why was the collection of money for temple repairs significant in 2 Kings 12:4?

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

11. Why does the account of Joash’s temple restoration in 2 Chronicles 24 seem to conflict with the version in 2 Kings 12 regarding the funds and methods used?

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

13. 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?

14. How do we reconcile the lengthy temple repair delays (2 Kings 12:6–7) with the supposed zeal of Jehoash and the priests? 1. How does Jehoash's approach to temple repairs reflect principles of stewardship that can be applied in our lives today?

2. In what ways do the different types of offerings (census, vows, voluntary) illustrate the diverse ways we can contribute to God's work?

3. How can we ensure that our giving is both a reflection of our commitment to God and a voluntary act of worship?

4. What lessons can we learn from Jehoash's leadership in terms of accountability and transparency in handling resources?

5. How do the practices of giving and temple maintenance in 2 Kings 12:4 connect with New Testament teachings on giving and supporting 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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