1) Why did Israel and Judah finally get destroyed and carried off into exile?

2) Why is it difficult for many people to accept that God would bring such affliction on His people?

3) Why does Jesus’ own death answer the difficulties of the question above?

4) Can sadness and mourning lead people to repentance? How?

5) What do you think the people of God longed for during this time?

6) What are some other biblical stories that sound similar to Jehoiachin’s restoration?

7) How might Jehoiachin’s restoration have given hope to the people of God?

8) How does Jesus’ resurrection give hope to the people of God today?

9) Do you ever doubt that God will fulfil His promises?

10) In what ways have you seen God’s faithfulness to His people?