Kings of Judah
Which king removed idols and encouraged the people to seek the Lord?
Asa
When Jehoshaphat faced a huge army, where did he turn first?
He prayed and sought the Lord.
Finish this scripture: "The battle is not yours..."
"...but God's."
2 Chronicles 20:15
You're nervous about a big test at school. What lesson from Jehoshaphat's story could help you?
Pray and trust the Lord.
What annual feast did Hezekiah encourage the people to celebrate?
The Passover
Which king prayed to the Lord when a huge army came against Judah?
Jehoshaphat
Complete the phrase: "Our eyes are ___________."
Finish the scripture:
"Believe in the Lord your God..."
"...so shall ye be established." 2 Chronicles 20:20
Asa removed idols from Judah. Name 3 modern day "Idols" that could be distracting us today.
Possible answers include phones, popularity, video games, social media, sports, money, or anything that takes priority over God.
What disease did Uzziah receive after entering the temple to burn incense?
Leprosy
Which king became strong but then became prideful and was struck with leprosy?
Uzziah
Before the battle, who did Jehoshaphat send in front of the army?
Singers who praised the Lord.
Who said,
"Our eyes are upon thee."
Jehoshaphat
A friend tells you he's overwhelmed by a difficult problem and doesn't know what to do. According to Jehoshaphat's example, what was the first thing he did when he heard Judah was under attack?
He sought the Lord (he prayed and proclaimed a fast).
Reference: 2 Chronicles 20:3
How did God defeat Judah's enemies during Jehoshaphat's battle?
The enemy armies turned against one another.
Which king invited all Israel and Judah to celebrate the Passover, even though many people laughed at his invitation?
Hezekiah
True or False:
God told Judah they would have to fight the battle themselves.
False. The Lord said, "The battle is not yours, but God's."
According to this week's reading, what happened after the people began singing and praising the Lord?
The Lord caused the enemy armies to fight each other.
If someone begins to think they don't need God's help because they're successful, which king from this week's reading serves as a warning?
Uzziah.
Reference: 2 Chronicles 26:16
Name three qualities these faithful kings showed that helped them follow the Lord.
Examples include faith, humility, courage, obedience, repentance, prayer, trust, or seeking the Lord.
Put these kings in chronological order:
Hezekiah, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Uzziah
How many days did it take Judah to gather the spoil after the Lord defeated their enemies?
Three days. (They gathered spoil for three days because there was so much.)
Without looking, explain in your own words what you think this week's title, "Our Eyes Are Upon Thee," means.
Answers should focus on trusting God instead of relying only on ourselves.
If someone has drifted away from the Lord and wants to come back, which king's invitation from this week's reading teaches that it's never too late to return?
Hezekiah, who invited all Israel and Judah to come to Jerusalem and celebrate the Passover.
Reference: 2 Chronicles 30
What did King Asa rely on instead of the Lord when Judah was threatened by Baasha, king of Israel?
He relied on an alliance with the king of Syria.
2 Chronicles 16:7