1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 12:6?

2. Why was the temple repair delayed according to 2 Kings 12:6?

3. How can we prioritize God's work in our lives like temple repairs?

4. What does 2 Kings 12:6 teach about accountability in leadership?

5. How does this verse connect to stewardship principles in the New Testament?

6. What steps can we take to ensure timely completion of God-given tasks?

7. Why was the temple repair delayed in 2 Kings 12:6?

8. What does 2 Kings 12:6 reveal about leadership accountability?

9. How does 2 Kings 12:6 reflect on the priorities of the priests?

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

11. How do we reconcile the lengthy temple repair delays (2 Kings 12:6–7) with the supposed zeal of Jehoash and the priests?

12. 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?

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. 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?1. What lessons can we learn from Joash's failure to ensure the temple repairs were completed in a timely manner, and how can we apply these lessons to our own responsibilities?

2. How does the neglect of the temple in 2 Kings 12:6 compare to the situation described in Haggai 1, and what does this teach us about prioritizing God's work?

3. In what ways can we hold our spiritual leaders accountable today, similar to how Joash and the priests were accountable for the temple repairs?

4. How does the concept of stewardship apply to our personal lives, and what steps can we take to ensure we are managing our resources for God's purposes?

5. Reflect on a time when you had good intentions but failed to follow through. What changes can you make to ensure that your intentions align with your actions in the future?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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