1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 14:16?

2. How does 2 Kings 14:16 illustrate God's sovereignty over life and death?

3. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's reign ending in 2 Kings 14:16?

4. How does 2 Kings 14:16 connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 17:14-20?

5. In what ways can we apply the humility of leadership from 2 Kings 14:16?

6. How does the transition of power in 2 Kings 14:16 reflect God's divine plan?

7. What is the significance of Jehoash's death in 2 Kings 14:16 for Israel's history?

8. How does 2 Kings 14:16 reflect God's sovereignty over Israel's kings?

9. Why is Jehoash's burial in Samaria important in 2 Kings 14:16?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 14?

11. Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?

12. If the temple singing turns to wailing in Amos 8:3, why is there little external historical mention of such a dramatic shift in religious rites?

13. Amos 7:10-13 - Does the account of Amaziah's accusation against Amos align with known historical records and political dynamics of Jeroboam's reign?

14. (2 Samuel 16:1-4) Why would David immediately trust Ziba's accusation and grant him all of Mephibosheth's property without further investigation?1. What does the phrase "rested with his fathers" teach us about the biblical view of death and legacy?

2. How does the transition of power from Jehoash to Jeroboam II illustrate the continuity and change in leadership? What can we learn from this about leadership transitions today?

3. In what ways does the prosperity during Jeroboam II's reign contrast with the spiritual state of Israel, and how can this inform our understanding of success?

4. How do burial practices in ancient Israel reflect their beliefs about life, death, and honor? How do these compare to modern practices?

5. Considering the prophetic critique in Amos, how can we ensure that our personal and communal prosperity aligns with spiritual and moral integrity?1. How did Amaziah's actions reflect the balance of justice and mercy in Deuteronomy 24:16?

2. In verses 7-14, how did pride and ambition lead to Amaziah's downfall?

3. How does Jehoash's parable speak to the potential consequences of overestimating one's strength or capabilities?

4. How does the story of Amaziah challenge us to consider our response to warnings and advice today?

5. How did the consequences of Amaziah's defiance affect not just him but the whole of Judah?

6. Considering verses 15-22, how does the transfer of power in these verses reflect on the stability or instability of leadership in Israel and Judah?

7. How do the reigns of these kings reflect their spiritual state and their relationship with God?

8. What lessons can we take from the life of Jeroboam II, particularly with respect to God’s mercy and punishment?

9. How does Jonah’s prophecy and its fulfillment showcase God's compassion despite the failures of Israel's leadership?

10. How does this chapter contribute to our understanding of God's sovereignty and patience with His people?

11. How might the outcomes of these leaders' actions have been different if they had wholly followed the Lord's commandments?

12. How can we apply the lessons about pride and humility from this chapter to our lives today?

13. In today's society, where can we see the consequences of leaders ignoring wise counsel, similar to Amaziah?

14. What do the events of this chapter teach us about the relationship between our actions and their consequences?

15. How do the reigns of Amaziah and Jeroboam II inform our understanding of the relationship between political power and spiritual obedience?

16. In what ways do the themes of mercy and judgment manifest in our own lives?

17. What aspects of God's character can we learn from His treatment of Israel and Judah in this chapter?

18. How might we interpret and apply the prophetic messages in this chapter in our current context?

19. How does this chapter inspire us to act differently in positions of leadership or influence?

20. In your personal life, how can you prevent ambition from leading to pride and downfall as it did with Amaziah?

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