◄ 2 Chronicles 24:20 ►
Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, "This is what God says: 'Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.'" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 24:20? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 24:20 illustrate the consequences of rejecting God's commandments? 3. What role does the Spirit of God play in 2 Chronicles 24:20? 4. How can we ensure we "do not transgress the LORD's commands" today? 5. Compare Zechariah's boldness in 2 Chronicles 24:20 to other biblical prophets. 6. How can we apply Zechariah's courage in confronting sin in our lives? 7. Why did the Spirit of God come upon Zechariah in 2 Chronicles 24:20? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 24:20 reflect on the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. What is the significance of Zechariah's message in 2 Chronicles 24:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24? 11. What does the Bible say about Christian martyrs? 12. In Jeremiah 26:20–23, how do we reconcile the account of Uriah’s fate with the lack of corroborating records for his murder by King Jehoiakim? 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. (Matthew 23:35) How can Abel and Zechariah, separated by centuries, both be cited as if they belong back-to-back in a single bloodguilt narrative? Discussion Questions 1. How does the empowerment of the Holy Spirit in Zechariah's life encourage you in your own spiritual journey? 2. In what ways can you ensure that you are obeying God's commandments in your daily life? 3. What are some modern-day challenges you face when trying to speak God's truth, and how can you overcome them? 4. Reflect on a time when you felt distant from God. What steps did you take, or can you take, to restore that relationship? 5. How can you be a positive spiritual influence in your community, similar to Jehoiada's role in Judah? 2 Chronicles 24 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jehoiada's guidance influence Joash's early reign? Can you think of modern examples where mentorship has similarly shaped individuals? 2. Reflect on the efforts made to repair the Temple. How does this show the role of community in religious matters? 3. Why do you think Joash turned to idolatry after Jehoiada's death despite his initial devotion to God? 4. How does Joash's story highlight the impact of peer pressure or societal influence on our actions and beliefs? 5. How did Joash respond to Zechariah's prophecy? How should we respond to criticism or correction, especially when it's based on truth? 6. Compare and contrast the deaths of Jehoiada and Joash. What does this reveal about the consequences of our actions? 7. How can we resist negative influences and remain steadfast in our beliefs like Jehoiada, even when surrounded by unrighteousness? 8. How does Joash's story illustrate the biblical principle that "whatever a man sows, that he will also reap" (Galatians 6:7)? 9. How does the punishment of Joash relate to the concept of divine justice? 10. Why is it important to remember the source of our guidance, as seen in Joash's dependence on Jehoiada? 11. How can we ensure the integrity of our faith, avoiding the fate of Joash who fell into apostasy? 12. What lessons can we learn from Zechariah’s courage to speak truth to power, despite the cost? 13. What role does repentance play in our faith journey and how could it have changed Joash's fate? 14. How does the narrative of Joash reflect on the importance of personal responsibility for one's spiritual health? 15. How does Joash's downfall serve as a warning against complacency in our spiritual life? 16. What can we learn about the dangers of forsaking God's commands for worldly counsel? 17. How should we react when we see leaders or influential figures going astray, as Joash did? 18. What lessons can we glean from the community's initial support of Joash and their subsequent disloyalty? 19. How does this chapter highlight the role of prophecy in the narrative of the Bible? 20. How can we apply the lessons from Joash's life and reign to our own personal walk with God? Links 2 Chronicles 24:20 NIV 2 Chronicles 24:20 NLT 2 Chronicles 24:20 ESV 2 Chronicles 24:20 NASB 2 Chronicles 24:20 KJV 2 Chronicles 24:20 Commentaries Bible Hub