◄ 2 Chronicles 34:17 ►
They have paid out the money that was found in the house of the LORD and have put it into the hands of the supervisors and workers." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:17? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 34:17 demonstrate Josiah's commitment to temple restoration? 3. What lessons can we learn from Josiah's leadership in 2 Chronicles 34:17? 4. How does Josiah's action connect to Deuteronomy's instructions on temple maintenance? 5. How can we prioritize God's work in our lives like Josiah did? 6. What does Josiah's example teach about stewardship of resources for God's purposes? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 34:17 reflect the importance of obedience to God's commands? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 34:17? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 34:17 demonstrate the role of leadership in spiritual reform? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34? 11. How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David? 12. (2 Chronicles 17:3-4) How can Jehoshaphat be said to walk in David's ways without referencing David's well-documented moral failures in earlier narratives? 13. (2 Chronicles 17:10) If surrounding nations truly feared the Lord due to Jehoshaphat, why is there no clear extrabiblical historical record of this widespread fear? 14. How does 1 Chronicles 2:3-4 align with Genesis 38 regarding Judah and Tamar's lineage, and does it create inconsistencies? Discussion Questions 1. How does the restoration of the temple under Josiah's reign inspire us to prioritize spiritual renewal in our own lives and communities? 2. In what ways can we practice faithful stewardship of our resources to support the work of the church today? 3. How does the community's involvement in the temple restoration project reflect the importance of collective action in achieving spiritual goals? 4. What lessons can we learn from the trust and accountability demonstrated by the overseers and workmen in handling the temple funds? 5. How can we apply the principles of revival and reform seen in Josiah's reign to address areas of spiritual neglect in our own lives? 2 Chronicles 34 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Josiah's example inspire leadership that seeks to serve God today? 2. What can we learn from the discovery of the Book of the Law in the Temple? 3. What does the reaction of Josiah to the reading of the Book of the Law teach us about humility and repentance? 4. How does the prophecy of Huldah serve as a warning and reassurance for Josiah and for us today? 5. In what ways can you apply Josiah's covenant renewal in your spiritual life? 6. How can the actions of Josiah inspire you to remove spiritual "idols" from your life? 7. What lessons can contemporary believers draw from Josiah's spiritual reforms? 8. How can we "repair the temple" in our own hearts? 9. How does the story of Josiah encourage you to explore and study the Bible more deeply? 10. What measures can we take to avoid spiritual complacency and neglect as seen in the period before Josiah's reforms? 11. In our world today, what might be equivalent to the "high places" that Josiah tore down? 12. How can we respond when we realize that our actions have been contrary to God's commands, as in the case of Josiah's realization? 13. How does the prophecy of Huldah reinforce the importance of seeking godly counsel? 14. In what ways can the Church today initiate spiritual revival similar to Josiah's reforms? 15. How does the story of Josiah influence your understanding of personal and communal responsibility in following God's commands? 16. How can you make a difference in your spiritual community, following Josiah's example? 17. What are the "lost" spiritual truths that need to be "found" in our time? 18. How do Josiah's actions demonstrate the intersection of faith and action? 19. How can you personally respond to the spiritual lessons from Josiah's life and reign? 20. In a world that often prioritizes personal desires over divine law, how can we stay true to God's commands? Links 2 Chronicles 34:17 NIV 2 Chronicles 34:17 NLT 2 Chronicles 34:17 ESV 2 Chronicles 34:17 NASB 2 Chronicles 34:17 KJV 2 Chronicles 34:17 Commentaries Bible Hub