GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD

2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Key Verse 21

“Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.”

1. Read verses 1-13. What urgent problem did Judah’s king face? (1-2) What did King Jehoshaphat resolve to do? (3) What did the people of Judah do? (4) Describe the prayer of king Jehoshaphat and what we can learn from him? (5-12) How were the people united in prayer? (13)

2. Read verses 14-21. What were God’s words to Jehoshaphat and all the people of Judah through Jahaziel? (14-17) How did the king and the people, including some Levites, respond? (18-19) What did King Jehoshaphat do to encourage his people? (20) What else did he do to praise God? (21) Why do you think it is important to give thanks?

3. Read verses 22-30. What did God do for his people, and how did they enjoy God’s blessing? (22-30) What influence did this have on the surrounding nations? What can we learn from this passage as we face the Coronavirus pandemic?