◄ 2 Chronicles 24:5 ►
So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, "Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly." The Levites, however, did not make haste. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 24:5? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 24:5 emphasize the importance of maintaining God's house today? 3. What leadership qualities does Joash display in 2 Chronicles 24:5? 4. How can we apply the principle of accountability found in 2 Chronicles 24:5? 5. What other scriptures highlight the importance of caring for God's house? 6. How can we encourage others to contribute to church maintenance, as in 2 Chronicles 24:5? 7. Why did Joash command the Levites to collect money for temple repairs in 2 Chronicles 24:5? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 24:5 reflect on the importance of maintaining places of worship? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 24:5 reveal about the leadership qualities of King Joash? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24? 11. How can the historical timeline of Pharaoh Necho taking control of Judah (2 Chronicles 36:2-4) align with secular Egyptian records? 12. How many fighting men were found in Judah? Five hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) Four hundred and seventy thousand (I Chronicles 21:5) 13. 2 Chronicles 29:20-24 - Does the concept of animal sacrifice resolving sin stand up to scientific or moral scrutiny in a modern context? 14. In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from Joash's leadership in prioritizing the repair of the temple, and how can we apply this to our own roles in the church today? 2. How does the delay of the Levites in collecting the tax reflect on their commitment, and what does this teach us about the importance of promptness in our spiritual duties? 3. In what ways can we, as a church community, ensure that our places of worship are maintained and supported? 4. How does the concept of communal responsibility for the temple in 2 Chronicles 24:5 relate to the New Testament teachings on supporting the church? 5. Reflect on a time when you delayed in fulfilling a responsibility. What were the consequences, and how can you apply the lessons from this passage to improve your response in the future? 2 Chronicles 24 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jehoiada's guidance influence Joash's early reign? Can you think of modern examples where mentorship has similarly shaped individuals? 2. Reflect on the efforts made to repair the Temple. How does this show the role of community in religious matters? 3. Why do you think Joash turned to idolatry after Jehoiada's death despite his initial devotion to God? 4. How does Joash's story highlight the impact of peer pressure or societal influence on our actions and beliefs? 5. How did Joash respond to Zechariah's prophecy? How should we respond to criticism or correction, especially when it's based on truth? 6. Compare and contrast the deaths of Jehoiada and Joash. What does this reveal about the consequences of our actions? 7. How can we resist negative influences and remain steadfast in our beliefs like Jehoiada, even when surrounded by unrighteousness? 8. How does Joash's story illustrate the biblical principle that "whatever a man sows, that he will also reap" (Galatians 6:7)? 9. How does the punishment of Joash relate to the concept of divine justice? 10. Why is it important to remember the source of our guidance, as seen in Joash's dependence on Jehoiada? 11. How can we ensure the integrity of our faith, avoiding the fate of Joash who fell into apostasy? 12. What lessons can we learn from Zechariah’s courage to speak truth to power, despite the cost? 13. What role does repentance play in our faith journey and how could it have changed Joash's fate? 14. How does the narrative of Joash reflect on the importance of personal responsibility for one's spiritual health? 15. How does Joash's downfall serve as a warning against complacency in our spiritual life? 16. What can we learn about the dangers of forsaking God's commands for worldly counsel? 17. How should we react when we see leaders or influential figures going astray, as Joash did? 18. What lessons can we glean from the community's initial support of Joash and their subsequent disloyalty? 19. How does this chapter highlight the role of prophecy in the narrative of the Bible? 20. How can we apply the lessons from Joash's life and reign to our own personal walk with God? Links 2 Chronicles 24:5 NIV 2 Chronicles 24:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 24:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 24:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 24:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 24:5 Commentaries Bible Hub