◄ 2 Kings 21:6 ►
He sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced sorcery and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 21:6? 2. How does 2 Kings 21:6 illustrate the dangers of abandoning God's commandments? 3. What practices in 2 Kings 21:6 are condemned by God throughout Scripture? 4. How can we guard against influences similar to those in 2 Kings 21:6? 5. What modern practices might parallel the actions described in 2 Kings 21:6? 6. How does 2 Kings 21:6 challenge us to uphold biblical truth today? 7. Why did Manasseh practice witchcraft and divination in 2 Kings 21:6? 8. How does 2 Kings 21:6 reflect on the nature of idolatry? 9. What does 2 Kings 21:6 reveal about the consequences of disobedience to God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 21? 11. Do the child sacrifices mentioned in 2 Kings 21:6 have credible historical evidence, or is the text relying on theological polemics? 12. What role do magic arts play in Revelation? 13. What does the Bible say about child sacrifice? 14. How credible is the depiction of widespread child sacrifice in Ezekiel 16:20–21, given limited archaeological evidence for such practices in Jerusalem? Discussion Questions 1. What specific actions did Manasseh take that provoked the LORD's anger, and how do these actions relate to God's commandments in the Law of Moses? 2. How does Manasseh's account illustrate the consequences of turning away from God, and what can we learn about the nature of sin and its impact on a community? 3. In what ways can we guard against modern forms of idolatry and practices that are contrary to God's Word? 4. How does the account of Manasseh's eventual repentance and God's forgiveness encourage us in our own spiritual journeys? 5. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure that we are not influenced by ungodly cultural practices, and how can we support each other in this effort? 2 Kings 21 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Manasseh's reign differ from his father Hezekiah's? What could have influenced these differences? 2. What can we learn about leadership from Manasseh and Amon’s examples? 3. Why did God allow Manasseh to reign for 55 years despite his wickedness? 4. In what ways can the actions of a leader affect the spiritual condition of a whole nation? 5. What was the significance of Manasseh placing an idol in the Temple? 6. How does God respond to the idolatry and bloodshed committed by Manasseh and the people of Judah? 7. What do Manasseh’s and Amon's actions tell us about the consequences of ignoring God's commandments? 8. How does the prophecy against Judah relate to other prophetic warnings in the Bible? 9. How could the story of Manasseh and Amon influence your personal spiritual journey? 10. If you were a citizen during Manasseh's or Amon’s reign, what would you have done differently? 11. How can we apply the lessons from Manasseh's and Amon's reigns to modern societal leadership? 12. What can we learn from 2 Kings 21 about the long-term effects of sin on a society? 13. How does this chapter deepen our understanding of God's justice? 14. How should the events in 2 Kings 21 influence our approach to leadership in our own lives? 15. How can we resist the influence of ungodly leaders today? 16. Can you draw any parallels between the actions of Manasseh and Amon and any current events? 17. How does the transition from Manasseh to Amon to Josiah reflect on the cyclic nature of sin and redemption? 18. How can you apply the lessons from 2 Kings 21 to promote positive change in your community? 19. In light of this chapter, how should we respond when leaders act against God's commandments? 20. How do you reconcile God's justice with His mercy in light of the events in this chapter? Links 2 Kings 21:6 NIV 2 Kings 21:6 NLT 2 Kings 21:6 ESV 2 Kings 21:6 NASB 2 Kings 21:6 KJV 2 Kings 21:6 Commentaries Bible Hub