◄ 2 Kings 23:26 ►
Nevertheless, the LORD did not turn away from the fury of His burning anger, which was kindled against Judah because of all that Manasseh had done to provoke Him to anger. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 23:26? 2. How does 2 Kings 23:26 illustrate God's response to Judah's persistent disobedience? 3. What lessons can we learn about God's justice from 2 Kings 23:26? 4. How does 2 Kings 23:26 connect with God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28? 5. How can we apply the message of 2 Kings 23:26 to modern Christian life? 6. What actions can we take to avoid provoking God's anger like Judah did? 7. Why did the LORD's fierce anger remain despite Josiah's reforms in 2 Kings 23:26? 8. How does 2 Kings 23:26 reflect on the nature of divine justice? 9. What does 2 Kings 23:26 suggest about the limits of human repentance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 23? 11. Why does 2 Kings 21 omit any mention of Manasseh's repentance, which appears in 2 Chronicles 33? 12. Who was Huldah the Prophetess in the Bible? 13. Who was Josiah in the Bible? 14. 2 Kings 15:5 states God struck Azariah with leprosy with little explanation--why is the cause, detailed in 2 Chronicles 26, absent here? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of Manasseh's reign and its consequences challenge our understanding of personal and communal responsibility for sin? 2. In what ways can we see the balance of God's justice and mercy in our own lives, and how should this affect our daily walk with Him? 3. How can we, as individuals or leaders, ensure that our influence leads others towards God rather than away from Him? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to avoid the long-term consequences of sin in our communities? 5. How does the hope of redemption through Christ provide comfort and assurance in the face of God's righteous judgment? 2 Kings 23 Bible Study Questions 1. How did King Josiah react when he heard the words of the Book of the Covenant? 2. How can King Josiah's actions inspire Christians today to eradicate sinful habits in their lives? 3. How did the people of Judah and Jerusalem respond to Josiah's call for covenant renewal? 4. Discuss the significance of the Passover celebration in the time of King Josiah. 5. In what ways did King Josiah strive to abolish idolatry from Judah? 6. Despite Josiah's reforms, why does God's judgment remain on Judah? 7. What can we learn about the seriousness of sin from God's continued anger towards Judah? 8. How does Josiah's death reflect on his life and reign? 9. What lessons can we learn about obedience and disobedience from King Josiah's reign? 10. How does the prophecy fulfillment in this chapter contribute to the larger biblical narrative? 11. How can we apply the principles of covenant renewal to our personal faith journeys? 12. How does King Josiah’s zeal for reformation inspire you in your faith? 13. How can we eradicate 'idolatry' in modern terms from our lives, similar to Josiah's reform? 14. Despite our best efforts to follow God, why might we still face consequences for past sins? 15. How can the story of King Josiah influence our understanding of God's justice and mercy? 16. What can Josiah's response to the discovered scripture teach us about receiving God's Word today? 17. In what ways can we ensure we are not merely hearing but also implementing God’s word in our lives? 18. How might you, as a Christian, honor God's covenant in your daily life similar to Josiah's efforts? 19. How does Josiah's commitment to the Passover impact your understanding of Christian traditions today? 20. How can King Josiah’s reign influence your understanding of leadership from a Christian perspective? Links 2 Kings 23:26 NIV 2 Kings 23:26 NLT 2 Kings 23:26 ESV 2 Kings 23:26 NASB 2 Kings 23:26 KJV 2 Kings 23:26 Commentaries Bible Hub