◄ 2 Chronicles 26:18 ►
They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, "Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 26:18? 2. Why was Uzziah's action in 2 Chronicles 26:18 considered a transgression against God? 3. How does 2 Chronicles 26:18 illustrate the importance of respecting God's established roles? 4. What can we learn about pride from Uzziah's actions in 2 Chronicles 26:18? 5. How does 2 Chronicles 26:18 connect with the commandment against idolatry in Exodus 20:3? 6. How can we apply the lesson of humility from 2 Chronicles 26:18 today? 7. Why was King Uzziah struck with leprosy for burning incense in 2 Chronicles 26:18? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 26:18 illustrate the consequences of pride and disobedience? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 26:18 teach about the separation of kingly and priestly roles? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26? 11. How does the Bible define hubris? 12. Who was King Uzziah in the Bible? 13. How does the temple-advice incident in Nehemiah 6:10-13 align with other biblical laws forbidding unauthorized entry into sacred spaces? 14. In 1 Chronicles 15:27, David wears an ephod traditionally reserved for priests--how do we explain this apparent merging of royal and priestly roles without violating Mosaic Law? Discussion Questions 1. How does Uzziah's account illustrate the consequences of pride and disobedience in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are respecting the roles and responsibilities God has established in our church and community? 3. How can we cultivate a spirit of humility to prevent pride from leading us astray? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to hold ourselves and others accountable in our faith communities? 5. How do the accounts of Uzziah, Saul, and Korah collectively teach us about the importance of adhering to God's commands and respecting His appointed leaders? 2 Chronicles 26 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Uzziah's life demonstrate the proverb: "Pride comes before a fall"? 2. How did Uzziah misuse his power? How can we guard against similar mistakes in our own lives? 3. What lessons can we learn from Zechariah's role in guiding Uzziah during his early reign? 4. How can we apply the understanding of God's judgment in Uzziah's case to our contemporary society? 5. How does this chapter reflect on the theme of divine punishment in response to human arrogance? 6. How does Uzziah's reign relate to the concept of spiritual leadership? 7. What does this chapter teach us about the division of roles in religious and secular leadership? 8. Discuss how power can corrupt, as evidenced by Uzziah's actions? 9. How do Uzziah’s actions reveal about the relationship between power and responsibility? 10. How can leaders today avoid Uzziah's downfall? How can they stay humble in the face of success? 11. What would you have done differently if you were Uzziah? 12. Can you identify situations in your life or in the world today where someone might be tempted to overstep their bounds, like Uzziah did? 13. How does Uzziah's story influence your understanding of the fear of God? 14. Discuss the role of the priests in this chapter. How does it reflect on the responsibilities of spiritual leaders? 15. What does Uzziah's isolation due to his leprosy symbolize in terms of spiritual conditions? 16. How does Uzziah's death underscore the consequences of his transgressions? 17. Why do you think it was so important that Uzziah not be buried in the tombs of the kings? 18. In what ways does Uzziah’s story relate to contemporary issues of power, pride, and punishment? 19. How can this chapter inspire us to remain humble and respectful towards God's laws? 20. How might you apply the lessons learned from Uzziah’s reign in your own life? Links 2 Chronicles 26:18 NIV 2 Chronicles 26:18 NLT 2 Chronicles 26:18 ESV 2 Chronicles 26:18 NASB 2 Chronicles 26:18 KJV 2 Chronicles 26:18 Commentaries Bible Hub