1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 17:2?

2. How did 2 Kings 17:2 describe the king's actions compared to previous kings?

3. What does "did evil in the sight of the LORD" imply about leadership?

4. How can we avoid repeating the mistakes of Israel's kings today?

5. What scriptural connections highlight consequences of disobedience to God?

6. How can we ensure our actions align with God's standards in leadership roles?

7. Why did Hoshea do evil in the sight of the LORD in 2 Kings 17:2?

8. How does 2 Kings 17:2 reflect the spiritual state of Israel at that time?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 17:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 17?

11. Who is the author of 2 Kings?

12. 2 Kings 17:24-29 - Does the portrayal of each nation setting up its own gods align with known cultural assimilation patterns or does it conflict with archaeological findings?

13. In 2 Chronicles 18:1-3, does Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab contradict biblical teachings against partnering with evil?

14. In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?1. How does the reign of Hoshea compare to the reigns of previous kings of Israel, and what can we learn from this comparison about the nature of sin?

2. In what ways does the leadership of a nation or community impact its spiritual health, and how can we apply this understanding in our own contexts?

3. Reflect on a time when you faced the temptation to compromise your faith. How does the account of Hoshea encourage you to remain faithful?

4. How can we, as individuals and as a church, ensure that we are not following the patterns of disobedience seen in the history of Israel?

5. What steps can you take to lead others towards righteousness and away from the spiritual decline evident in the account of Hoshea and the Northern Kingdom?1. How does 2 Kings 17 illustrate the consequences of disobedience?

2. In what ways did Israel forsake God and what were the consequences of their actions?

3. How does the capture of Israel by Assyria reflect on the protective power of God?

4. Discuss the danger of religious syncretism as portrayed in this chapter.

5. How does God's patience manifest itself in the chapter, and what can we learn from it?

6. In the current world, how can we prevent ourselves from falling into the trap of 'idol worship' like the Israelites?

7. How does 2 Kings 17 relate to the idea of covenant commitment to God?

8. What does the story of the resettlement of Samaria by the Assyrians teach us about the cultural exchange and faith?

9. How do you understand God's fairness in the face of Israel's judgement?

10. How can you apply the lessons from Israel's disobedience to your personal life?

11. Reflect on a situation in your life where you've felt the consequences of disobedience. How does this relate to Israel's experiences?

12. How do our choices and actions today relate to the story of Israel's fall?

13. How does the narrative of Israel's fall challenge you in your faith journey?

14. What does 2 Kings 17 teach us about God's faithfulness even in our failures?

15. How does the Assyrian captivity of Israel connect to the broader narrative of the Bible?

16. How can we maintain a pure and undivided devotion to God in a world full of distractions?

17. Discuss the relevance of the themes from 2 Kings 17 to contemporary Christian life.

18. What does the fall of Israel reveal about the nature of God's judgement and grace?

19. In what ways can the church today fall into the same trap as the Israelites did with idolatry and syncretism?

20. What is one concrete action you can take based on the lessons from 2 Kings 17 to enhance your spiritual journey?

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