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Then he burned the bones of the priests on their altars. So he cleansed Judah and Jerusalem. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:5? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 34:5 demonstrate God's judgment against idolatry? 3. What actions did Josiah take to purify Judah according to 2 Chronicles 34:5? 4. How can we apply Josiah's zeal for God in our lives today? 5. What other biblical examples show God's response to idolatry like in 2 Chronicles 34:5? 6. How does Josiah's reform in 2 Chronicles 34:5 inspire personal spiritual renewal? 7. Why did Josiah burn the bones of the priests on their altars in 2 Chronicles 34:5? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 34:5 reflect on the practice of idolatry in ancient Israel? 9. What is the significance of defiling altars in 2 Chronicles 34:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34? 11. What is the Bible's perspective on incense? 12. 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 - Can the enormous Levitical choir and musical ensemble be supported by any historical or logistical data, given ancient population and resource limits? 13. 2 Chronicles 29:20-24 - Does the concept of animal sacrifice resolving sin stand up to scientific or moral scrutiny in a modern context? 14. Who was Josiah in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does Josiah's zeal for purifying worship challenge your own approach to personal and communal worship today? 2. In what ways can you identify and remove "idols" in your life that may hinder your relationship with God? 3. How does the fulfillment of prophecy in Josiah's actions encourage you to trust in God's promises? 4. What qualities of Josiah's leadership can you apply in your own context, whether in your family, church, or community? 5. How can you ensure that your spiritual growth addresses both external behaviors and internal attitudes, following Josiah's example of holistic reform? 2 Chronicles 34 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Josiah's example inspire leadership that seeks to serve God today? 2. What can we learn from the discovery of the Book of the Law in the Temple? 3. What does the reaction of Josiah to the reading of the Book of the Law teach us about humility and repentance? 4. How does the prophecy of Huldah serve as a warning and reassurance for Josiah and for us today? 5. In what ways can you apply Josiah's covenant renewal in your spiritual life? 6. How can the actions of Josiah inspire you to remove spiritual "idols" from your life? 7. What lessons can contemporary believers draw from Josiah's spiritual reforms? 8. How can we "repair the temple" in our own hearts? 9. How does the story of Josiah encourage you to explore and study the Bible more deeply? 10. What measures can we take to avoid spiritual complacency and neglect as seen in the period before Josiah's reforms? 11. In our world today, what might be equivalent to the "high places" that Josiah tore down? 12. How can we respond when we realize that our actions have been contrary to God's commands, as in the case of Josiah's realization? 13. How does the prophecy of Huldah reinforce the importance of seeking godly counsel? 14. In what ways can the Church today initiate spiritual revival similar to Josiah's reforms? 15. How does the story of Josiah influence your understanding of personal and communal responsibility in following God's commands? 16. How can you make a difference in your spiritual community, following Josiah's example? 17. What are the "lost" spiritual truths that need to be "found" in our time? 18. How do Josiah's actions demonstrate the intersection of faith and action? 19. How can you personally respond to the spiritual lessons from Josiah's life and reign? 20. In a world that often prioritizes personal desires over divine law, how can we stay true to God's commands? Links 2 Chronicles 34:5 NIV 2 Chronicles 34:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 34:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 34:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 34:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 34:5 Commentaries Bible Hub