◄ 2 Chronicles 29:31 ►
Then Hezekiah said, "Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD." So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 29:31? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 29:31 encourage wholehearted dedication in our worship practices? 3. What role does consecration play in our daily walk with God today? 4. How can we offer ourselves as "willingly" as in 2 Chronicles 29:31? 5. Connect the offerings in 2 Chronicles 29:31 to Romans 12:1's living sacrifice concept. 6. How can we ensure our offerings to God are sincere and heartfelt? 7. What is the significance of consecration in 2 Chronicles 29:31 for modern believers? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 29:31 reflect the importance of voluntary offerings in worship? 9. Why is King Hezekiah's leadership pivotal in 2 Chronicles 29:31? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 29? 11. What does the Bible say about tithes and offerings? 12. 2 Chronicles 29:20-24 - Does the concept of animal sacrifice resolving sin stand up to scientific or moral scrutiny in a modern context? 13. In 2 Chronicles 31:1, is there any archaeological evidence confirming the wholesale destruction of pagan altars and high places across Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh? 14. How can 2 Chronicles 28:3 claim child sacrifice occurred without any clear archeological evidence? Discussion Questions 1. What does it mean to consecrate oneself to the LORD, and how can we apply this in our daily lives? 2. How does the concept of willing offerings challenge our approach to giving and serving in the church today? 3. In what ways can we foster a sense of community in our worship practices, similar to the assembly in this passage? 4. How can we incorporate gratitude more intentionally into our worship and daily life? 5. Reflect on Romans 12:1. How does offering ourselves as living sacrifices relate to the physical sacrifices described in 2 Chronicles 29:31? 2 Chronicles 29 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Hezekiah's reign contrast with his father's? How might this influence your perception of generational influences? 2. Why do you think Hezekiah's first act as king was to open and repair the doors of the Temple? 3. What role did the Levites and priests play in the cleansing of the temple? How does this relate to the idea of spiritual leadership today? 4. In what ways does the reestablishment of sacrificial worship signify the return to obedience and repentance? 5. How might the people of Judah have felt during this time of renewal and change? 6. How does the concept of temple cleansing apply to your personal spiritual life? 7. Why was music such an integral part of the worship service? What role does music play in your own worship and spiritual practices? 8. What is the significance of the speed of the restoration mentioned in the last verse? 9. How does Hezekiah’s leadership inspire you in your spiritual journey or leadership roles? 10. How can we, like Hezekiah, promote spiritual renewal within our communities? 11. Why do you think God was pleased with the quickness of the people's actions? 12. How does Hezekiah model accountability to God's commandments? 13. What can we learn about the power of collective repentance and reconciliation with God from this chapter? 14. How can we apply the principles of cleansing and consecration in our lives in a contemporary context? 15. How does the rejoicing and celebration at the end of the chapter demonstrate the joy of obedience to God? 16. How do you see the themes of renewal, restoration, and repentance playing out in your own life? 17. In what ways can we ensure that our worship is pure and pleasing to God like Hezekiah reinstated? 18. What does this chapter teach us about the consequences of turning away from and then returning to God? 19. How does the process of temple cleansing mirror the process of personal spiritual renewal? 20. How can we make changes in our lives to better align with God’s commandments as Hezekiah did for Judah? Links 2 Chronicles 29:31 NIV 2 Chronicles 29:31 NLT 2 Chronicles 29:31 ESV 2 Chronicles 29:31 NASB 2 Chronicles 29:31 KJV 2 Chronicles 29:31 Commentaries Bible Hub