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When Amaziah returned from the slaughter of the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the Seirites, set them up as his own gods, bowed before them, and burned sacrifices to them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:14? 2. Why did Amaziah worship the gods of Edom after defeating them in battle? 3. How does 2 Chronicles 25:14 illustrate the danger of idolatry? 4. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's actions in 2 Chronicles 25:14? 5. How does Exodus 20:3 relate to Amaziah's idolatry in 2 Chronicles 25:14? 6. How can we guard against modern forms of idolatry in our lives? 7. Why did Amaziah worship the gods of the people he defeated in 2 Chronicles 25:14? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 25:14 illustrate the dangers of idolatry? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 25:14 reveal about the consequences of disobedience to God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25? 11. In 2 Chronicles 25:16, what accounts for the rapid shift from listening to the prophet to threatening him, and is this abrupt change consistent with Amaziah’s earlier deference to divine guidance? 12. How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God? 13. How does 2 Kings 14:7's claim of killing 10,000 Edomites align with the lack of archaeological evidence for such a battle? 14. In 2 Chronicles 25:14-15, why would Amaziah adopt the defeated Edomites' gods after witnessing their apparent failure to protect Edom? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from Amaziah's initial obedience and subsequent failure about the importance of wholehearted devotion to God? 2. How does the account of Amaziah challenge us to examine the "idols" in our own lives that may be drawing us away from God? 3. In what ways can success or victory in our lives lead to spiritual complacency or compromise, and how can we guard against this? 4. How do the consequences of Amaziah's actions serve as a warning for us today regarding the dangers of idolatry and spiritual compromise? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced a similar temptation to compromise your faith. How did you respond, and what biblical principles can help you in future situations? 2 Chronicles 25 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Amaziah's initial righteousness contribute to his early success as king? 2. What does Amaziah's decision to spare the children of his father's murderers reveal about him? 3. Discuss the significance of Amaziah's decision to dismiss the Israelite troops despite financial loss. How does this decision resonate in today's world? 4. Why did the dismissed Israelite soldiers raid towns in Judah, and what can we learn from their actions? 5. How does Amaziah's transition to worshipping the gods of Edom reflect his spiritual downfall? 6. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's reaction to the warning of the prophet against his idolatry? 7. How might pride have contributed to Amaziah's challenge to King Jehoash? 8. How does Jehoash's response to Amaziah's challenge demonstrate wisdom? 9. Discuss the consequences of Amaziah's defeat to Jehoash. How could this situation have been avoided? 10. In what ways did Amaziah's choices lead to his eventual assassination? 11. How can we apply the lessons learned from Amaziah's life to our current lives? 12. What can we learn from the change in Amaziah's heart during his reign? 13. How does Amaziah's story show the importance of humility in spiritual leadership? 14. In today's world, what could be seen as parallel to Amaziah's idolatry? 15. Discuss the role of obedience and faith in the Christian journey using Amaziah's story as a reference. 16. What does Amaziah's life teach us about the dangers of pride and self-sufficiency? 17. How can we guard ourselves from the influences that led Amaziah astray? 18. How does Amaziah's story illustrate the consequences of disregarding prophetic warnings? 19. Discuss the importance of making alliances and partnerships that are in line with God's will. 20. How can we maintain our faith and obedience to God in times of success and abundance, as seen in Amaziah's early reign? Links 2 Chronicles 25:14 NIV 2 Chronicles 25:14 NLT 2 Chronicles 25:14 ESV 2 Chronicles 25:14 NASB 2 Chronicles 25:14 KJV 2 Chronicles 25:14 Commentaries Bible Hub