◄ 2 Kings 14:25 ►
This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 14:25? 2. How does Jonah's prophecy in 2 Kings 14:25 demonstrate God's faithfulness to Israel? 3. What role does obedience play in fulfilling God's promises, as seen in 2 Kings 14:25? 4. How does 2 Kings 14:25 connect with Jonah's mission to Nineveh in Jonah 1:1? 5. In what ways can we trust God's word through His prophets today? 6. How can we apply God's faithfulness in 2 Kings 14:25 to our daily lives? 7. How does 2 Kings 14:25 confirm the historical existence of the prophet Jonah? 8. What does 2 Kings 14:25 reveal about God's sovereignty over nations? 9. How does 2 Kings 14:25 demonstrate the fulfillment of prophecy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 14? 11. How could the Book of Jonah be historical when a man surviving inside a fish for three days defies biology? 12. What happened to Jonah in the biblical story? 13. Are there historical records outside the Bible confirming the entrance to Hamath (v. 8) as part of Israel’s border, or is it solely a biblical claim? 14. Who is the author of the Book of Jonah? Discussion Questions 1. How does the restoration of Israel's borders under Jeroboam II reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 2. In what ways can we see the role of prophets like Jonah in today's world, and how can we discern true prophetic voices? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's restoration in your life. How did it change your perspective or actions? 4. How does the account of Jonah, both in 2 Kings and the book of Jonah, challenge us to respond to God's call in our lives? 5. Considering God's sovereignty over nations, how should Christians respond to current global events with faith and action? 2 Kings 14 Bible Study Questions 1. How did Amaziah's actions reflect the balance of justice and mercy in Deuteronomy 24:16? 2. In verses 7-14, how did pride and ambition lead to Amaziah's downfall? 3. How does Jehoash's parable speak to the potential consequences of overestimating one's strength or capabilities? 4. How does the story of Amaziah challenge us to consider our response to warnings and advice today? 5. How did the consequences of Amaziah's defiance affect not just him but the whole of Judah? 6. Considering verses 15-22, how does the transfer of power in these verses reflect on the stability or instability of leadership in Israel and Judah? 7. How do the reigns of these kings reflect their spiritual state and their relationship with God? 8. What lessons can we take from the life of Jeroboam II, particularly with respect to God’s mercy and punishment? 9. How does Jonah’s prophecy and its fulfillment showcase God's compassion despite the failures of Israel's leadership? 10. How does this chapter contribute to our understanding of God's sovereignty and patience with His people? 11. How might the outcomes of these leaders' actions have been different if they had wholly followed the Lord's commandments? 12. How can we apply the lessons about pride and humility from this chapter to our lives today? 13. In today's society, where can we see the consequences of leaders ignoring wise counsel, similar to Amaziah? 14. What do the events of this chapter teach us about the relationship between our actions and their consequences? 15. How do the reigns of Amaziah and Jeroboam II inform our understanding of the relationship between political power and spiritual obedience? 16. In what ways do the themes of mercy and judgment manifest in our own lives? 17. What aspects of God's character can we learn from His treatment of Israel and Judah in this chapter? 18. How might we interpret and apply the prophetic messages in this chapter in our current context? 19. How does this chapter inspire us to act differently in positions of leadership or influence? 20. In your personal life, how can you prevent ambition from leading to pride and downfall as it did with Amaziah? Links 2 Kings 14:25 NIV 2 Kings 14:25 NLT 2 Kings 14:25 ESV 2 Kings 14:25 NASB 2 Kings 14:25 KJV 2 Kings 14:25 Commentaries Bible Hub