(17) How would you describe Jehoshaphat’s spiritual character in v3-6?

Why is courage necessary to follow the ways of the Lord (v6)?

(17, 19-20) What did Jehoshaphat do to encourage his people to follow the Lord (17:7-9, 19:3-4)?

Jehoshaphat also appointed judges throughout the land.  How were they to judge (19:5-11)?  Why (v7)?

What blessing did God grant Judah because of Jehoshaphat’s faithfulness (17:10)?

How does Jehoshaphat and his kingdom point forward to Jesus (Isaiah 9:6-7)?

How might we seek these same things for our own nation?

Despite all that Jehoshaphat did for his people, what sad verdict do we find in 20:33?  What lessons might we draw from this?

(18, 20-21) Despite his heart for God, Jehoshaphat was not perfect.  What serious mistakes did he make?

18:1, 21:1-20 –

18:2-19:2 –

20:35-37 –

What lessons can we learn from his mistakes (II Corinthians 6:14-18)?

(20) A large army comes against Judah.  How does Jehoshaphat respond (v3-12)?  Why is this a good response (v6)?

What word from God is given to Jehoshaphat and the people (v13-17)?  How do they respond (v18-19)?

In what unusual way does Judah’s army go out (v20-21)?  What does God do? (v22-30)?

What lessons can we learn from this incredible chapter?