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From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:27? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 25:27 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 3. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's actions in 2 Chronicles 25:27? 4. How does Amaziah's downfall connect with Proverbs 16:18 about pride? 5. How can we apply the warning in 2 Chronicles 25:27 to our lives? 6. What does Amaziah's story teach about the importance of wholehearted devotion to God? 7. Why did Amaziah's pride lead to his downfall in 2 Chronicles 25:27? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 25:27 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 25:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25? 11. Why does Psalm 79 place sole blame on invading nations without acknowledging Israel's own possible role in its downfall? 12. In 2 Chronicles 25:23-24, are there external historical sources that corroborate King Joash of Israel's conquest, including breaching Jerusalem's wall and taking treasure from the temple and palace? 13. In 2 Chronicles 25:14-15, why would Amaziah adopt the defeated Edomites' gods after witnessing their apparent failure to protect Edom? 14. Who were the children of King David? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from Amaziah's life about the importance of finishing well in our spiritual journey? 2. How does the account of Amaziah's conspiracy and death illustrate the principle of reaping what one sows? 3. In what ways can pride lead us away from God, and how can we guard against it in our own lives? 4. How does Amaziah's account encourage us to seek and value godly counsel in our decision-making? 5. What other biblical examples can you think of where a leader's failure to remain faithful to God led to their downfall? How do these examples apply to our lives today? 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 25:27 NIV 2 Chronicles 25:27 NLT 2 Chronicles 25:27 ESV 2 Chronicles 25:27 NASB 2 Chronicles 25:27 KJV 2 Chronicles 25:27 Commentaries Bible Hub