◄ 2 Chronicles 35:12 ►
They set aside the burnt offerings to be given to the divisions of the families of the people to offer to the LORD, as is written in the Book of Moses; and they did the same with the bulls. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 35:12? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 35:12 demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions? 3. What role did the priests and Levites play in 2 Chronicles 35:12? 4. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's commands like in 2 Chronicles 35? 5. What does 2 Chronicles 35:12 teach about community involvement in worship? 6. How can we apply the orderliness of 2 Chronicles 35:12 to our church services? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 35:12 reveal about the importance of following God's instructions precisely? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 35:12 reflect the significance of communal worship in ancient Israel? 9. Why was the distribution of offerings in 2 Chronicles 35:12 crucial for the Passover celebration? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 35? 11. What is the order of the Bible's books? 12. How does 1 Chronicles 16:1 reconcile with archaeological evidence for the Ark's location and existence? 13. 2 Chronicles 13:3 - How historically plausible is an army of 400,000 under Abijah's command at that time? 14. How do we reconcile Pharaoh Necho's role in Josiah's death (2 Kings 23:29) with differing details in other historical sources and the account in 2 Chronicles 35? Discussion Questions 1. How does Josiah's adherence to the "Book of Moses" challenge us to prioritize Scripture in our daily lives? 2. In what ways can spiritual leaders today emulate Josiah's example in leading others toward God? 3. How can we foster a sense of community and shared worship in our local church or fellowship group? 4. What traditions or practices in your life or church align with biblical teachings, and how can they be preserved or enhanced? 5. Reflect on a time when communal worship strengthened your faith. How can you encourage others to engage in corporate worship? 2 Chronicles 35 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Josiah's celebration of the Passover demonstrate his dedication to God? What can we learn from this? 2. Josiah's reform is marked by his attention to detail. How can we apply such meticulousness in our spiritual life? 3. Contrast the actions of Josiah and the Levites in preparing for the Passover. What role does leadership play in religious observance? 4. How might the response of the people of Judah to Josiah's Passover celebration compare to the response of modern society to religious events? 5. Despite Josiah's devotion, he failed to heed a divine warning. Why do you think he made this mistake? What lesson can we draw from this? 6. Josiah ignored a divine warning delivered through an 'enemy,' Pharaoh Neco. How should we approach truth or divine warnings, even when they come from unexpected sources? 7. Discuss the consequences of Josiah's decision to confront Pharaoh Neco. How does this incident serve as a warning for us today? 8. In today's world, how can we discern between genuine divine warnings and false alarms? 9. What does Josiah's death teach us about the unpredictability of life and the importance of continuous obedience to God? 10. How did Josiah's death impact the nation of Judah? Can the actions of a single person significantly affect an entire community or nation today? 11. Reflect on the role of the prophet Jeremiah in this chapter. How does his lament for Josiah underline the gravity of the king's death? 12. How might we react to a leader's death today, like the people of Judah reacted to Josiah's death? 13. How can we ensure our dedication to God does not waver like Josiah's did during his encounter with Pharaoh Neco? 14. How does the story of Josiah encourage us to consider the long-term consequences of our actions? 15. How can we ensure our obedience to God is consistent, as opposed to wavering in different circumstances? 16. How does 2 Chronicles 35 illuminate the importance of a leader's spiritual commitment for their community or nation? 17. In what ways can we apply the lessons from Josiah's life and death to our own spiritual journey? 18. Josiah died despite his zealous dedication to God. How should we understand and reconcile this event with our beliefs about divine protection? 19. In modern terms, what would a revival like Josiah's look like in our communities? 20. How might you act differently in your spiritual life having studied the life and death of King Josiah? Links 2 Chronicles 35:12 NIV 2 Chronicles 35:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 35:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 35:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 35:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 35:12 Commentaries Bible Hub