◄ 2 Kings 12:19 ►
As for the rest of the acts of Joash, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 12:19? 2. How does 2 Kings 12:19 highlight the importance of documenting a leader's actions? 3. What lessons can we learn from Joash's reign about accountability in leadership? 4. How does 2 Kings 12:19 connect with Proverbs 16:3 on committing actions to God? 5. In what ways can we ensure our deeds align with God's will today? 6. How can we apply Joash's recorded deeds to our personal spiritual growth? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 12:19? 8. How does 2 Kings 12:19 reflect the leadership qualities of King Joash? 9. What theological themes are present in 2 Kings 12:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 12? 11. 2 Chronicles 11 portrays Rehoboam as a strong central authority; how do we address the inconsistencies when comparing his strength here with his weaker portrayal in other biblical passages? 12. Are there any contradictions between 2 Chronicles 19 and parallel accounts in Kings regarding Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms? 13. What explains the contradictory portrayal of Jehoash's faithfulness here versus his assassination in 2 Kings 12:20, appearing to undermine his supposed righteousness? 14. Are the religious reforms in 2 Chronicles 23:16-21 historically credible, or do they reflect an idealized narrative from a later period? Discussion Questions 1. How did Jehoiada's influence shape Joash's reign, and what does this teach us about the importance of godly mentorship in our lives? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our spiritual "temples" (our lives and communities) are maintained and honored as Joash did with the physical Temple? 3. What lessons can we learn from Joash's failure to remain faithful after Jehoiada's death, and how can we apply these lessons to avoid spiritual drift? 4. How does the practice of recording history, as seen in the "Book of the Chronicles," encourage us to document and reflect on God's work in our own lives? 5. Considering Joash's legacy, what steps can we take to ensure that our actions and decisions leave a positive and godly impact on future generations? 2 Kings 12 Bible Study Questions 1. What lessons can we learn from the early reign of Joash? 2. How can we apply the story of the temple's restoration to our own spiritual rejuvenation? 3. Discuss the importance of accountability as illustrated in this chapter. 4. How did the influence of Jehoiada shape Joash's rule? What changed after his death? 5. Why do you think Joash failed to remove the high places, despite his efforts to do what was right in the eyes of the Lord? 6. How can we ensure the proper use of funds in religious settings in today's context, learning from Joash's administration? 7. Why did Joash decide to give the sacred treasures to Hazael? Was there another way he could have handled this situation? 8. Joash's assassination was a direct result of his actions against Zechariah. How does this event illustrate the Biblical principle of "you reap what you sow"? 9. How does the story of Joash's fall illustrate the dangers of power and influence? 10. What lessons on leadership and governance can contemporary leaders draw from Joash's reign and downfall? 11. How does the narrative of Joash reflect on the idea of remaining faithful under trials and tribulations? 12. What does the initial response of the priests to repair the temple say about complacency in religious duties? 13. How can we stay faithful to God, even when those around us or those who influence us falter, as Joash did after Jehoiada's death? 14. Discuss the impact of Joash's decisions on the kingdom of Judah. How can our choices impact our communities today? 15. Compare and contrast Joash's leadership with other biblical leaders. 16. Explore the relationship between Joash and Jehoiada. How does this relationship compare with mentor-mentee relationships today? 17. In what ways did Joash's fear influence his actions when facing Hazael's threat? 18. How might Joash's story have been different if he had sought God's guidance in dealing with Hazael? 19. What can the story of Joash teach us about the consequences of betraying trust? 20. How can we maintain our integrity, inspired by the story of Joash, when faced with difficult choices in our lives today? Links 2 Kings 12:19 NIV 2 Kings 12:19 NLT 2 Kings 12:19 ESV 2 Kings 12:19 NASB 2 Kings 12:19 KJV 2 Kings 12:19 Commentaries Bible Hub