◄ 2 Chronicles 36:12 ►
And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God and did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet, who spoke for the LORD. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 36:12? 2. How did Zedekiah's actions in 2 Chronicles 36:12 defy God's commands? 3. What role did Jeremiah play in warning Zedekiah according to 2 Chronicles 36:12? 4. How can we avoid hardening our hearts like Zedekiah in 2 Chronicles 36:12? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Zedekiah's rebellion and other biblical warnings against disobedience? 6. How can we apply the lessons from Zedekiah's reign to our leadership today? 7. Why did Zedekiah refuse to humble himself before Jeremiah's prophecy in 2 Chronicles 36:12? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 36:12 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. What role did pride play in Zedekiah's downfall according to 2 Chronicles 36:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 36? 11. Does Daniel 9 conflict with other Old Testament references regarding the exile and restoration of the Jewish people? 12. In Job 12:23–25, does the depiction of God as actively causing nations to stumble clash with the Bible’s emphasis on human free will and moral accountability? 13. If God commanded Jeremiah to write these prophecies, why was there a need for a second scroll after the first was destroyed? (Jeremiah 36:2, 28-32) 14. Why would King Zedekiah, who ignored God, privately seek Jeremiah's prophecy in Jeremiah 37:17, and does this align with his other actions? Discussion Questions 1. How does Zedekiah's pride and refusal to listen to Jeremiah reflect attitudes we might encounter today? How can we guard against similar pride in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are receptive to God's Word and the counsel of those He places in our lives? 3. How does the account of Zedekiah and the fall of Judah illustrate the consequences of ignoring God's warnings? Can you think of a time when ignoring wise counsel led to negative outcomes? 4. What steps can we take to cultivate humility and a repentant heart before God, especially when confronted with our own sin? 5. How does understanding God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in the fall of Judah, impact our view of current events and personal challenges? 2 Chronicles 36 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the behavior of the last four kings of Judah demonstrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 2. How could have Judah avoided the tragic end depicted in 2 Chronicles 36? 3. How did the actions of Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah affect the people they were leading? 4. How does God use foreign rulers like Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus to fulfill His purposes? 5. What is the significance of the 70 years of exile? 6. How is the concept of a 'sabbath rest' demonstrated through the Babylonian exile? 7. How does the fall of Jerusalem in this chapter demonstrate the serious nature of God's judgment? 8. In what ways does God show His mercy in this chapter, despite the judgement? 9. How does the prophecy of Jeremiah come to pass in this chapter, and what does this tell us about the nature of prophecy in the Bible? 10. How is Cyrus used as a vessel for God's deliverance? 11. In modern times, how might leaders' actions have far-reaching consequences for the people they lead? 12. How might the Babylonian exile be reflected in contemporary experiences of displacement or forced migration? 13. How can we remain hopeful in times of crisis, as the people of Judah may have felt during the exile? 14. How does God's fulfillment of His promises in this chapter reassure you about promises He has made elsewhere in the Bible? 15. How might the idea of a 'sabbath rest' apply to your personal life and modern society? 16. How can we heed warnings from God in our lives, unlike the people of Judah in 2 Chronicles 36? 17. How does the chronicler's account of the destruction of Jerusalem impact your understanding of the consequences of collective disobedience? 18. What can we learn from the mercy God shows to the people of Judah despite their rebellion? 19. How do you see God working through non-believers or unlikely individuals, similar to Cyrus, in the world today? 20. How does the ending of Chronicles inspire you to trust in God's faithfulness and promises? Links 2 Chronicles 36:12 NIV 2 Chronicles 36:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 36:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 36:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 36:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 36:12 Commentaries Bible Hub