◄ 2 Chronicles 25:3 ►
As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:3? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 25:3 demonstrate the importance of justice in leadership? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from Amaziah's actions in this verse? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 25:3 connect with Romans 12:19 on vengeance? 5. How can we apply Amaziah's example of justice in our daily lives? 6. What does 2 Chronicles 25:3 teach about consequences for those who harm God's people? 7. Why did Amaziah execute the officials who killed his father in 2 Chronicles 25:3? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 25:3 reflect on justice and retribution in biblical times? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 25:3 reveal about the leadership style of Amaziah? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25? 11. Who was Eliezer in the Bible? 12. In 2 Chronicles 25:4, how can Amaziah’s execution of his father’s assassins yet sparing their children be reconciled with other Old Testament commands on punishment and inheritance of guilt? 13. Who was the father of Uzziah? Joram (Matthew 1:8) Amaziah (2 Chronicles 26:1) 14. Why does 2 Kings 14:3 say Amaziah followed God while 2 Chronicles 25:14 depicts him turning to idols? Discussion Questions 1. How does Amaziah's response to his father's murderers reflect his understanding of justice and leadership? 2. In what ways does Amaziah's adherence to the Law of Moses serve as an example for us today in following God's commandments? 3. How can we balance the pursuit of justice with the biblical call to leave vengeance to God? 4. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's actions about the importance of integrity and faithfulness in our own lives? 5. How do the principles found in Deuteronomy 24:16 and Romans 12:19 apply to modern-day situations of conflict and justice? 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 25:3 NIV 2 Chronicles 25:3 NLT 2 Chronicles 25:3 ESV 2 Chronicles 25:3 NASB 2 Chronicles 25:3 KJV 2 Chronicles 25:3 Commentaries Bible Hub