◄ 2 Chronicles 35:2 ►
He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 35:2? 2. How does Josiah's leadership in 2 Chronicles 35:2 inspire modern Christian leaders today? 3. What does 2 Chronicles 35:2 reveal about the importance of organized worship? 4. How can we apply Josiah's dedication to God's commands in our lives? 5. In what ways does 2 Chronicles 35:2 connect to New Testament teachings on leadership? 6. How can church leaders today emulate Josiah's example from 2 Chronicles 35:2? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 35:2 reflect Josiah's commitment to religious reform and leadership? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 35:2? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 35:2 illustrate the importance of priestly roles in ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 35? 11. How could 2 Chronicles 35:7’s massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible? 12. In 2 Chronicles 31:15-16, how do we reconcile the detailed priestly organization described here with the lack of parallel records in other historical texts from that era? 13. How do we reconcile Pharaoh Necho's role in Josiah's death (2 Kings 23:29) with differing details in other historical sources and the account in 2 Chronicles 35? 14. (2 Chronicles 7:2) Is there any external testimony or archaeological proof that the glory of the Lord physically filled the temple to the point priests could not enter? Discussion Questions 1. How does Josiah's leadership in appointing the priests reflect the qualities of a godly leader, and how can we apply these qualities in our own leadership roles? 2. In what ways can we encourage those who serve in our churches today, similar to how Josiah encouraged the priests? 3. What are some modern-day "Passovers" or spiritual practices that we might need to restore or emphasize in our personal or communal faith life? 4. How does the role of the priests in the Old Testament connect to the New Testament understanding of the priesthood of all believers? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced spiritual renewal. What practices or changes led to that renewal, and how can you maintain it in your daily walk with God? 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 35:2 NIV 2 Chronicles 35:2 NLT 2 Chronicles 35:2 ESV 2 Chronicles 35:2 NASB 2 Chronicles 35:2 KJV 2 Chronicles 35:2 Commentaries Bible Hub