◄ 2 Chronicles 35:3 ►
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: "Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 35:3? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 35:3 emphasize the importance of the Ark's proper placement? 3. What role does the Levites' service play in maintaining spiritual order and worship? 4. How can we ensure our worship aligns with biblical instructions like in 2 Chronicles 35:3? 5. What connections exist between 2 Chronicles 35:3 and the duties of New Testament believers? 6. How can we apply the Levites' dedication to our own spiritual responsibilities today? 7. What is the significance of the Ark's relocation in 2 Chronicles 35:3 for Israel's worship practices? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 35:3 reflect Josiah's commitment to religious reform? 9. Why does 2 Chronicles 35:3 emphasize the Levites' role in teaching Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 35? 11. Why does Luke 23:45 record the temple curtain tearing from top to bottom if no Jewish historian mentions such a monumental event? 12. Is the reported scale of Josiah’s Passover celebration (2 Kings 23:21–23) historically plausible, given scant external corroboration? 13. Why does no archaeological record exist of a preserved staff that supposedly remained as a sign for the Israelites? (Numbers 17:10) 14. If the Levites had no land inheritance (Joshua 21:2), how could they sustainably live in the granted cities without farmland? Discussion Questions 1. How does the placement of the Ark in the temple reflect the priorities of worship in your own life? 2. In what ways can you support and encourage the spiritual leaders in your community, similar to the role of the Levites? 3. How does understanding the historical and spiritual significance of the Ark enhance your appreciation of God's presence today? 4. What steps can you take to ensure that your worship practices are aligned with biblical teachings? 5. How can the account of Josiah's reforms inspire you to pursue spiritual renewal in your personal life and community? 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 35:3 NIV 2 Chronicles 35:3 NLT 2 Chronicles 35:3 ESV 2 Chronicles 35:3 NASB 2 Chronicles 35:3 KJV 2 Chronicles 35:3 Commentaries Bible Hub