◄ 2 Chronicles 25:15 ►
Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and He sent him a prophet, who said, "Why have you sought this people's gods, which could not deliver them from your hand?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:15? 2. Why did God become angry with Amaziah according to 2 Chronicles 25:15? 3. How does idolatry in 2 Chronicles 25:15 relate to the First Commandment? 4. What can we learn about God's expectations from Amaziah's actions in this verse? 5. How can we avoid modern forms of idolatry in our daily lives? 6. What steps can we take to ensure our worship remains solely focused on God? 7. Why did Amaziah worship the gods of the defeated Edomites in 2 Chronicles 25:15? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 25:15 illustrate the consequences of idolatry? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 25:15 reveal about God's response to disobedience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25? 11. Why does 2 Kings 14:8–14 record Amaziah’s defeat by Israel if he was said to do right in the eyes of the LORD (2 Kings 14:3)? 12. Why does 2 Kings 14:3 say Amaziah followed God while 2 Chronicles 25:14 depicts him turning to idols? 13. In 2 Chronicles 25:16, what accounts for the rapid shift from listening to the prophet to threatening him, and is this abrupt change consistent with Amaziah's earlier deference to divine guidance? 14. Who was King Amaziah in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern forms of idolatry that can distract us from our relationship with God? 2. How can we ensure that we are receptive to God's correction and guidance in our lives? 3. In what ways can we guard our hearts against the influence of the world, similar to how Amaziah was influenced by the gods of Edom? 4. How does understanding God's righteous anger help us in our walk with Him? 5. Reflect on a time when you trusted in something other than God for deliverance. What did you learn from that experience, and how can you apply it to your life today? 2 Chronicles 25 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Amaziah's initial righteousness contribute to his early success as king? 2. What does Amaziah's decision to spare the children of his father's murderers reveal about him? 3. Discuss the significance of Amaziah's decision to dismiss the Israelite troops despite financial loss. How does this decision resonate in today's world? 4. Why did the dismissed Israelite soldiers raid towns in Judah, and what can we learn from their actions? 5. How does Amaziah's transition to worshipping the gods of Edom reflect his spiritual downfall? 6. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's reaction to the warning of the prophet against his idolatry? 7. How might pride have contributed to Amaziah's challenge to King Jehoash? 8. How does Jehoash's response to Amaziah's challenge demonstrate wisdom? 9. Discuss the consequences of Amaziah's defeat to Jehoash. How could this situation have been avoided? 10. In what ways did Amaziah's choices lead to his eventual assassination? 11. How can we apply the lessons learned from Amaziah's life to our current lives? 12. What can we learn from the change in Amaziah's heart during his reign? 13. How does Amaziah's story show the importance of humility in spiritual leadership? 14. In today's world, what could be seen as parallel to Amaziah's idolatry? 15. Discuss the role of obedience and faith in the Christian journey using Amaziah's story as a reference. 16. What does Amaziah's life teach us about the dangers of pride and self-sufficiency? 17. How can we guard ourselves from the influences that led Amaziah astray? 18. How does Amaziah's story illustrate the consequences of disregarding prophetic warnings? 19. Discuss the importance of making alliances and partnerships that are in line with God's will. 20. How can we maintain our faith and obedience to God in times of success and abundance, as seen in Amaziah's early reign? Links 2 Chronicles 25:15 NIV 2 Chronicles 25:15 NLT 2 Chronicles 25:15 ESV 2 Chronicles 25:15 NASB 2 Chronicles 25:15 KJV 2 Chronicles 25:15 Commentaries Bible Hub