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2 Chronicles 24 · Grade 5

Borrowed Faith

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The first half of Joash's story is bright. Rescued as a baby and crowned at seven, he did what was right all the days of Jehoiada the priest. He led a project to restore Yahweh's house. When the Levites were slow, he set a chest at the temple gate, and the people rejoiced to give until it overflowed. The house was restored and worship continued.

The turning point is Jehoiada's death. He was buried among the kings, an honor no other priest received. Then the princes of Judah bowed before Joash, and he listened to them. Together they forsook Yahweh's house for Asherah poles and idols. Joash's faith had leaned on Jehoiada, and when the support was gone, he fell.

God was patient. He sent prophets to bring them back. The Spirit came on Zechariah, Jehoiada's son, who said, Because you have forsaken Yahweh, he has also forsaken you. Joash forgot the kindness Jehoiada had shown him and turned against Zechariah. The Syrian army then defeated Judah, and Joash's own servants rose against him. In the New Testament, Jesus mentions the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary (Luke 11:51).

Show What You Know

  1. When did Joash do right?

  2. What honor did Jehoiada receive?

  3. Whom did Joash listen to after Jehoiada died?

  4. What did Zechariah say?

  5. Where does Jesus mention Zechariah?

Crossword

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Across

  1. ____ took for him two wives

Down

  1. The ____ called for Jehoiada the chief
  2. Joash intended to restore ____’s house
  3. Go out to the cities of ____
  4. Had broken up God’s ____

Think About It

  1. Joash's faith leaned on Jehoiada. What can you do now so your faith stands on its own?

  2. Joash forgot the kindness shown to him. How can you remember and honor those who have helped you?

Memory Verse

“Joash did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes all the days of Jehoiada the priest.”

2 Chronicles 24:2 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does Luke 11:51 in the New Testament connect to this chapter?
  • How can you honor those who helped you?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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