2 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 24

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Bigs Discussion Questions

What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
Kings 12 and 2 Chronicles 24 In today’s Bible story, Joash (JOH ash) was seven years old when he became the king of Judah. Joash grew up and had a family. For years, King Joash did what God said was right. Joash really wanted to fix up the Lord’s temple. He gathered the religious leaders and said, “Go out to the cities and collect silver from all the people to repair the temple of your God. Do this quickly.” Joash told them to put a chest outside the temple’s gate. All the people in Judah and Jerusalem brought their silver and put it in the chest. The people filled the chest. Every day, the leaders emptied the chest. Then the people filled it up again. Joash and the high priest gave the silver to the workers in charge of fixing up the temple. The workers fixed up God’s temple and made it stronger. Joash and the high priest spent the leftover money to have tools and instruments made for the temple. The priests gave burnt offerings in God’s temple every day while Jehoiada the high priest was alive. Jehoiada lived a long life. After he died, King Joash and the people stopped worshiping God. Joash set up objects and idols for the people to worship. God sent prophets to warn Joash and the people, but they did not listen.
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
God wants us to obey Him and do what is right. God was not happy when the people worshiped idols instead of God. God sent prophets to warn King Joash and the people, but they did not listen. God wants us to repent of our sins and turn to Him. God does not hold on to our sins.
Did King Joash turn away from God?
King Joash turned away from God, so God turned away from King Joash.
What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.

Elementary Discussion Questions

Why was it important that Joash had Jehoiada to help him lead God’s people?
Remind kids that Joash was only seven years old when he became king. He needed someone to show him the ways of God so he could lead the people. Jehoiada was a godly priest that loved God and showed King Joash what it meant to obey God.
Who are godly adults God has placed in your life? How do they help you follow God?
Answers may vary. Discuss how godly adults help kids to understand God’s Word and encourage them to follow Jesus. Lead kids to understand that godly adults will encourage them to be a part of a church, pray, read their Bibles, and tell others about Jesus.
What should Joash have done after God sent the prophets to warn him of his sin?
Explain that Joash should have turned away from his sin and turned back to God. Help kids understand that God is merciful and gives us opportunities to repent. Encourage kids that they can always turn away from their sin and turn to Jesus. Remind kids that Jesus died so that we could be forgiven of our sin.