Chapter Summary

Hezekiah's reign in Judah and the revival. Temple restored.

Discussion Questions for 2 Chronicles, Chapter 29

1. What is the first theme of Hezekiah’s reign that you notice and how does it contrast to the reign of Ahaz? In what ways are you seeking to guard and restore right worship of God in your community? In your household?
2. What does Hezekiah’s reforms point out to you about healthy leadership and what is an example that you can take and emulate in your own areas of leadership?
3. What does the phrase “an object of horror, of astonishment, and of hissing” convey about how the neighbors of Judah viewed them?
4. What particularly about Hezekiah’s actions show that he is not simply trying to offer some ceremonial action but true repentance? What are some key words that show this?
5. In verse 11 Hezekiah reinforces the importance of the role of the priests and Levites. How do his words build up and encourage? What does he admonish them to avoid in their work? Does the New Testament theology of the priesthood of the believer apply to you and how in light of Hezekiah’s encouragement do you feel about this role?
6. In the cleansing of the temple, the sinful disobedience of Ahaz is reversed. How does this offer hope to the people of Judah? What are the parallels of this cleansing of the temple and the future hope of the Messiah?
7. In the description of the people’s worship in verses 25-30, does anything surprise you about the actions of the people? How does it make you feel that the king bowed and worshipped with the people?
8. The large sacrifice made in verses 20-24 mentions the shedding of the blood of the animals. How do you process this picture of the sacrificial system? Do you see how this process of animal sacrifice points toward the cross of Christ?
9. How does such a great sacrifice in verses 20-24 and the further offerings in 31-33 remind the people of Judah of their sin? How does it serve to remind them of how seriously God takes the worship of His people?
10. Does the action and commitment of the Levites in consecrating themselves to help with the offerings evoke any desire to serve the Lord in you? How does the rejoicing of Hezekiah and the people stir you to see the Lord’s restoration in your own life?

Key Words/Phrase

Cleansed, v. 15.

Characters

God, Hezekiah.

Strong Verse(s)

11, 27.