◄ 2 Chronicles 3:13 ►
So the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 3:13? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 3:13 reflect God's majesty in temple design? 3. What significance do the cherubim hold in 2 Chronicles 3:13? 4. How can we honor God's presence in our worship spaces today? 5. Connect the cherubim in 2 Chronicles 3:13 to their role in Exodus. 6. How does understanding temple details enhance our reverence for God's holiness? 7. What is the significance of the cherubim's wingspan in 2 Chronicles 3:13? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 3:13 reflect God's majesty and holiness? 9. Why were cherubim chosen to be depicted in Solomon's temple according to 2 Chronicles 3:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 3? 11. 2 Chronicles 3:4 - How could the porch realistically be 120 cubits high when no known structures of that era matched such a height? 12. 2 Chronicles 3:10-13 - Could the massive cherubim described really be accommodated within the temple's recorded dimensions? 13. 2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy? 14. 2 Chronicles 13:3 - How historically plausible is an army of 400,000 under Abijah's command at that time? Discussion Questions 1. What is the significance of the cherubim's wings extending twenty cubits, and how does this reflect the grandeur of God's presence in the temple? 2. How does the presence of the cherubim in Solomon's Temple connect to the cherubim described in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:24) and their role in guarding sacred spaces? 3. In what ways does the construction of Solomon's Temple and its furnishings, including the cherubim, point to the New Testament understanding of Jesus as the true temple (John 2:19-21)? 4. How can the reverence and care taken in building the temple inspire us to approach our own worship and relationship with God today? 5. Considering that our bodies are now temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), what practical steps can we take to ensure that we honor God with our lives as sacred spaces? 2 Chronicles 3 Bible Study Questions 1. Why do you think God provided such detailed specifications for the Temple? What does this suggest about the way God desires us to approach Him? 2. How does Solomon’s obedience to build the Temple according to God’s plan apply to our lives today? 3. What can we learn from the use of precious materials in the construction of the temple? How can this translate to the quality of our service to God and others? 4. The cherubim inside the temple had wings touching each other and the walls. What could this signify in the context of divine protection and presence? 5. In what ways can the temple be viewed as a physical representation of God’s presence among His people? 6. What is the significance of the location of the temple, Mount Moriah, and how does it link to the broader narrative of the Bible? 7. The temple's two pillars, Jachin and Boaz, had names meaning "He will establish" and "In Him is strength". How can we apply these truths in our present-day situations? 8. Considering the veil in the temple, how does this relate to the New Testament event of the tearing of the veil at the moment of Jesus’ death? 9. How does Solomon's dedication in building the temple inspire your personal commitment to God's work? 10. How might understanding the construction of the Temple help you understand other portions of Scripture? 11. Considering the grandeur of the temple, how can we cultivate a similar sense of reverence in our approach to worship today? 12. How do the elements of the temple symbolize aspects of our relationship with God? 13. How does the construction of the temple underscore the importance of community participation in accomplishing God's work? 14. How can we apply the diligence and commitment shown by Solomon in the construction of the temple to our personal lives? 15. If God provided you a blueprint for a significant task today, like He did for Solomon, how would you respond? 16. What lessons can we take from the temple's construction and apply to building our "spiritual temple"? 17. As the temple was designed for God's glory, how can we design our lives to reflect the same purpose? 18. How does the historical and cultural context of 2 Chronicles 3 affect your understanding of the text? 19. What aspects of God's character can be seen in the instructions and execution of the Temple's construction? 20. How can the symbols and structures of the temple help us understand our identity as God’s temple today, as stated in 1 Corinthians 3:16? Links 2 Chronicles 3:13 NIV 2 Chronicles 3:13 NLT 2 Chronicles 3:13 ESV 2 Chronicles 3:13 NASB 2 Chronicles 3:13 KJV 2 Chronicles 3:13 Commentaries Bible Hub