1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 12:9?

2. How does 2 Kings 12:9 demonstrate accountability in handling church finances today?

3. What role did Jehoiada play in ensuring integrity in 2 Kings 12:9?

4. How can we apply the principle of transparency from 2 Kings 12:9?

5. Compare 2 Kings 12:9 with 2 Corinthians 8:20-21 on financial integrity.

6. How does the chest in 2 Kings 12:9 symbolize trust in God's provision?

7. What is the significance of the chest mentioned in 2 Kings 12:9 for temple funding?

8. How does 2 Kings 12:9 reflect on the integrity of religious leaders?

9. What does 2 Kings 12:9 reveal about the financial practices in ancient Israel?

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

11. What are coffers in a church?

12. What are coffers in a church?

13. 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?

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 the method of collecting offerings in 2 Kings 12:9 reflect principles of accountability and transparency that can be applied in today's church financial practices?

2. In what ways does Jehoiada's leadership in this passage inspire modern spiritual leaders to prioritize the maintenance and care of their places of worship?

3. How can the placement of the chest beside the altar inform our understanding of giving as an act of worship?

4. What lessons can we learn from the collective effort of the priests and people in supporting the temple repairs, and how can these lessons be applied to encourage community involvement in church projects today?

5. How does the account of the widow's offering in Mark 12:41-44 enhance our understanding of the heart attitude behind giving, as seen in the collection for the temple repairs in 2 Kings 12:9?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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