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Friday Bible Study (7/11/25) // 2 Kings 22:3-7 // Visit our website: https://mbchicago.org Follow us to remain connected: Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others To support this ministry, you can donate via: Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but... 2 Kings 22:3-7 (ESV)Josiah Repairs the Temple3 In the eighteenth year of King Josiah, the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, son of Meshullam, the secretary, to the house of the Lord, saying, 4 “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may count the money that has been brought into the house of the Lord, which the keepers of the threshold have collected from the people. 5 And let it be given into the hand of the workmen who have the oversight of the house of the Lord, and let them give it to the workmen who are at the house of the Lord, repairing the house 6 (that is, to the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons), and let them use it for buying timber and quarried stone to repair the house. 7 But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly.”#mbchicago #2kings #BibleStudy #DanielBatarseh #mbchicago #mbcchicago #Bible #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #versebyverse #church #chicago #sermon #bibleexplained #bibleproject #bibleverse #bookbybook #oldtestament #explained

Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith the LORD. Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place. And they brought the king word again. (2 Kings 22:19-20) 1/ The word of the LORD found . 2/ Reading with a tender heart . 3/ Seeking the LORD concerning what was read . 4/ The blessing of the Lord . Sermon Summary The sermon explores the significance of a tender heart in receiving God's blessing, drawing from the story of King Josiah's response to the rediscovered Book of the Law. It emphasizes that finding the Word of God is a vital first step, followed by reading it with an impressionable spirit and seeking divine understanding through prayer. The narrative highlights the grace of God in transforming individuals, even amidst generations marked by wickedness, and underscores the hope of eternal life and deliverance from the evils of this world for those who seek the Lord with a softened heart, ultimately finding peace and rest eternally. Correction: In the line of kings mentioned, Manasseh was incorrectly said to be Josiah's, father, when in fact he was his grandfather.

New Covenant G'day and welcome to Partake! We are now on day 9 of our series "Glimpses", looking at the story of the Bible in 30 days, from the time of creation through to the time of the fullness of redemption! Let's read together Jeremiah 31v31-34 "The day is coming," says the Lord, "when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. This covenant will not be like the one I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand and brought them out of the land of Egypt. They broke that covenant, though I loved them as a husband loves his wife," says the Lord. "But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day," says the Lord. "I will put my instructions deep within them, and I will write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. And they will not need to teach their neighbours, nor will they need to teach their relatives, saying, ‘You should know the Lord.' For everyone, from the least to the greatest, will know me already," says the Lord. "And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins." Ezekiel 36:24-38 For I will gather you up from all the nations and bring you home again to your land. "Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols. And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations. "And you will live in Israel, the land I gave your ancestors long ago. You will be my people, and I will be your God. I will cleanse you of your filthy behaviour. I will give you good crops of grain, and I will send no more famines on the land. I will give you great harvests from your fruit trees and fields, and never again will the surrounding nations be able to scoff at your land for its famines. Then you will remember your past sins and despise yourselves for all the detestable things you did. But remember, says the Sovereign Lord, I am not doing this because you deserve it. O my people of Israel, you should be utterly ashamed of all you have done! "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: When I cleanse you from your sins, I will repopulate your cities, and the ruins will be rebuilt. The fields that used to lie empty and desolate in plain view of everyone will again be farmed. And when I bring you back, people will say, ‘This former wasteland is now like the Garden of Eden! The abandoned and ruined cities now have strong walls and are filled with people! 'Then the surrounding nations that survive will know that I, the Lord, have rebuilt the ruins and replanted the wasteland. For I, the Lord, have spoken, and I will do what I say. "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am ready to hear Israel's prayers and to increase their numbers like a flock. They will be as numerous as the sacred flocks that fill Jerusalem's streets at the time of her festivals. The ruined cities will be crowded with people once more, and everyone will know that I am the Lord. " The Context This covenant, which is called the "New Covenant", is the eighth covenant between God and humanity, and the fourth theocratic covenant. Israel as a nation had split into two parts - Israel and Judah. The Israel to whom God had covenanted with Abraham, Moses and David was no longer a united country. After frequent rebellions, Israel was no more as a kingdom and its tribes and people deported as slaves to the surrounding nations. But true to His word to David, about having a kingdom that would be an everlasting kingdom, there was still the tiny kingdom of Judah. Jeremiah was an out spoken prophet in Judah from the period 627-580 BC. It was a time of great wickedness including human sacrifice, witchcraft and of worship to other Gods. The kingdom of Judah as a whole, as well as the now dispersed kingdom of Israel, had forgotten the Law under the Covenant with Moses. The Law had been forgotten but when the book of the Law was rediscovered and reforms started to be put in place under the leadership of King Josiah. You can read about that in 2 Chronicles 34. How Can It Be? Its against this backdrop that what is called the New Covenant is decreed. Remember the question I left you with in when we discussed the Davidic Covenant. I asked how can a people like Israel, who in their relationship with God, were often disobedient, unfaithful and seeking other ‘gods', be the basis for a kingdom which will last forever as promised in the Davidic Covenant? It is through this New Covenant that it is possible! This New Covenant as we shall see is that it is only through God's own work it is possible and not by the efforts of humanity. A Reminder The Lord reminds the people of their past: that it was because of His guiding hand they were a nation at all. He was reminding them that He was a living God who desired an intimate and dynamic relationship with His people - unlike the dead gods of iron, gold, silver and wood of the surrounding nations! It was all God's doing that they came out from Egyptian slavery under the leadership of Moses! He reminds them that they had made covenant with HIM and that His love towards them was an intimate love! Yet they abandoned this living God in favour of idolatry, disobedience and rebellion. New Covenant Features Four features of this New Covenant are: Regeneration - God will write His law on the hearts of people (Jeremiah 31v33)! This indicates that rather than obeying God through coercion, that His followers will choose to follow God and be renewed! Restoration - God will be their God, and they will be God's people. (Jeremiah 31v33) The people of Israel and Judah had wandered away. They had forgotten they were to be a special treasure to God and a shining light of God's glory to the nations of the world. They were in exile and dispersed but one day God will gather them back and restore them into relationship. Indwelt - Until now God the Holy Spirit had only been on one person at any one time, such as He was with King David. But now another new thing: God will live inside people and they will be led by Him (Jeremiah 31v 34)! WOW! Is this a sign from the Davidic Covenant that God will be a Father to those who follow Him? Forgiveness - Sins will be forgiven and removed eternally (Jeremiah 31v34)! Under the Mosaic Covenant, there was what was called the atoning sacrifice, performed so as to ask God's forgiveness for the sins of people. But not all sins, for this sacrifice only covered those sins committed by ignorance, coercion or unwillingness. It did not cover sins done deliberately. But now, when the New Covenant is ushered in, ALL sins will be forgiven! The covenant with Moses could only point the way forward to this time when it would occur! Grace Rules Supreme Regeneration, Restoration, Indwelling and Forgiveness give us our greatest glimpse yet of a God of grace! This New Covenant would be all God's doing and not on what any person could do! WOW! This New Covenant earmarks the way forward for Israel and Judah to be restored to the land as one united country. Ezekiel also speaks of this New Covenant in Ezekiel 36:24-38 but without mentioning it by that name. Ezekiel speaks as one carried off into exile as young man to Babylon. During which time Jerusalem and the Temple (remember that from the Davidic Covenant) were desecrated and destroyed. In his vision Ezekiel, as does Jeremiah, speaks of a God who will cleanse, restore and operate within the life of humanity! This New Covenant is contrasted with the Old Covenant or the Mosaic covenant (Jeremiah 31v32) because this New Covenant finalizes what the Mosaic Covenant could only point to: the follower of God living in a righteous life conforming to God's holy character. How is the New Covenant ushered in? That's where we start to look next. Thank you! Tap or click here to save this as a MP3 audio file

What happens when we rediscover something we never should've forgotten? In this week's sermon by Brayden, we explore the story of King Josiah — a young ruler who finds a truth that causes change but is it too little, too late?In 2 Kings 22, the Book of the Law is found during temple repairs, and Josiah's reaction is immediate and heartfelt. Tearing his robes in grief, he realises just how far God's people have drifted. But instead of despair, Josiah chooses repentance.

Our episode picks up where we last left King Josiah, who has just discovered the book of the law and the covenant. After consulting a prophetess named Huldah, they learn that the wrath of God is coming upon Judah soon. When Josiah realizes that their days are numbered, he cleans house both figuratively and literally. The Lord's temple was full of idolatrous objects and practices, and he gets rid of them all. While the Lord honors and acknowledges Josiah's zeal and humility, it will not stop God from sending Judah into exile in Babylon.2 Kings 23 - 1:12 . 2 Kings 24 - 11:47 . 2 Kings 25 - 16:13 . Psalm 106 - 22:34 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Thus far in his reign as king, Hezekiah has put his trust in the Lord. After Isaiah prophesies that his illness will end in death, Hezekiah prays to the Lord and the Lord hears, granting him another 15 years of life. It's not long, however, before Hezekiah gets cocky and shows off his sweet digs to his neighbors, the Babylonians. Of course, we know that won't end well. A couple generations later, King Josiah takes throne at the age of eight, and almost by happenstance, the king's servant stumbles across the book of the Law which had become so forgotten and neglected that they weren't quite sure what they were looking at.2 Kings 20 - 1:15 . 2 Kings 21 - 5:55 . 2 Kings 22 - 11:54 . Psalm 104 - 16:29 . Psalm 105 - 20:51 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Today, we explored the reality of doubt in the life of faith, drawing from the story of Habakkuk—a prophet who dared to bring his deepest questions and frustrations directly to God. Habakkuk lived through a time of spiritual revival under King Josiah, only to see everything unravel under the wicked reign of Jehoiakim. Surrounded by political chaos and spiritual decline, Habakkuk's heart was broken as he watched his people turn from God and face the threat of destruction from brutal foreign powers. In his confusion and pain, he did not turn away from God, but instead turned toward Him, voicing his honest doubts and asking, “Why?”God's response to Habakkuk was not what he expected. Instead of promising immediate rescue or revival, God revealed that He was already at work in ways Habakkuk could not understand—even using the Babylonians, a ruthless nation, as part of His plan. This answer only deepened Habakkuk's confusion, showing us that sometimes, even when God answers, it doesn't resolve all our questions. The story invites us to wrestle honestly with our doubts, recognizing that doubt is not the enemy of faith, but can be a catalyst for deeper trust and a more personal relationship with God.We also reflected on the story of Thomas, the disciple who doubted, and how his journey led him to a faith that was truly his own. Doubt, rather than being a sign of spiritual weakness, can be the soil in which authentic faith grows. The key is not to run from our questions, but to bring them to Jesus, who meets us with patience and love.Ultimately, what we need most in seasons of doubt is not answers, but God's presence. Answers may not heal our pain or restore what we've lost, but the assurance that God is with us—steadfast, loving, and unafraid of our questions—gives us the courage to hold on. Faith is not about having everything figured out; it's about trusting the One who holds us, even when nothing makes sense. In the space between our questions and God's answers, we find that His presence is enough.Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[01:00] - Introduction: Life-Changing Encounters[03:55] - Wrestling with Doubt and Asking “Why?”[06:00] - Context: The World of Habakkuk[07:43] - Josiah's Revival and Judah's Decline[09:09] - The Spiritual and Political Crisis[12:17] - Habakkuk's Honest Questions[13:56] - Personal Story: A Father's Pain and Doubt[16:33] - God's Surprising Answer[18:31] - God at Work in Unexpected Ways[20:13] - The Babylonians: God's Unimaginable Plan[22:27] - Habakkuk's Confusion and Struggle[24:14] - Doubt as a Pathway to Deeper Faith[27:04] - Thomas: From Doubt to Devotion[30:51] - Faith in the Midst of Unanswered Questions[32:52] - The Limits of Answers and the Need for God[35:53] - Holding On When Life Doesn't Make Sense[38:22] - Waiting and Watching in the Silence[39:12] - Presence Over Answers[40:44] - Spoken Word: “A Shadow of a Doubt”[46:46] - God's Love in Our Doubt and Closing PrayerWelcome, EVC!

In today's devotion, Pastor Sumrall urges believers to recover a sense of reverence for sacred spaces dedicated to the worship of God. Drawing from King Josiah's bold reforms in 2 Kings 23, we're reminded that Satan always seeks to desecrate what is holy. It's time to honor what has been set apart for the Lord. Subscribe to cathedralofpraiseTV: https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1 ---- Discover fundamental truths and the power of Scripture with Pastor David E. Sumrall on Daily Devotions. Pastor Sumrall serves as the Undershepherd of the Cathedral of Praise, a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches around the world.   Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Pastor Beverley Sumrall's Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/   Visit our website: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cop.manila Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathedralofpraiseph Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/COPmanila DD - Daily Devotions   © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is allowed only by linking back to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

King Josiah sought the LORD from a young age. He is an example for us and for our children.

Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 23:4–7 "He removed from the temple of the Lord all the articles made for Baal and Asherah… and tore down the quarters of the male shrine prostitutes who were in the temple of the Lord." In today's devotion, Pastor Sumrall urges believers to recover a sense of reverence for sacred spaces dedicated to the worship of God. Drawing from King Josiah's bold reforms in 2 Kings 23, we're reminded that Satan always seeks to desecrate what is holy. It's time to honor what has been set apart for the Lord. Subscribe to cathedralofpraiseTV: https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1 ---- Discover fundamental truths and the power of Scripture with Pastor David E. Sumrall on Daily Devotions. Pastor Sumrall serves as the Undershepherd of the Cathedral of Praise, a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches around the world.   Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Pastor Beverley Sumrall's Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/   Visit our website: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cop.manila Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathedralofpraiseph Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/COPmanila DD - Daily Devotions   © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is allowed only by linking back to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

In 2 Kings 23, King Josiah is on the warpath against wickedness. He's a great king, perhaps the best in Israel's history. And yet, he still wasn't good enough.Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

You are not defined by your history, but you are affected by it. King Josiah came from a history and lineage of predecessors who had become irreverent toward God. And yet, as a young man, barely more than a teenager, he made a choice to bring his life and kingdom back under the scripture instead of standing over it and looking down upon it. God's word is fresh every day; it's about what he's saying to you through hat He's already said. What is God speaking to you today?

In this exploration of the Book of Kings, we're reminded that our ultimate hope and salvation can only come from God. The story of Israel's kings reveals a sobering truth: human wisdom, religious practices, and even God's own law cannot save us on their own. We see how even the wisest king, Solomon, fell into idolatry, and how the most righteous king, Josiah, couldn't prevent God's judgment. This teaches us to examine our own lives and ask: Where are we placing our confidence? In our education, wealth, or even our religious devotion? The message challenges us to recognize that only God can truly rescue us from our spiritual exile, just as He raised the exiled king Jehoiakim from prison. It's a call to put our trust solely in the God who raises the dead, foreshadowing the ultimate hope we have in Jesus Christ. How might our understanding of God's character change when we read the Old Testament, particularly books like Kings, with fresh eyes? In what ways do we sometimes put our confidence in 'good things' (like wisdom, religious practices, or institutions) rather than in God alone? How does the story of King Josiah challenge our assumptions about the relationship between obedience and consequences? What are some modern-day 'exiles' people experience, and how might God be working to 'raise the dead' in those situations? How can we cultivate a deeper trust in God's ability to 'raise the dead' in our personal and communal lives? In what ways might we unknowingly treat education, wealth, or political power as sources of salvation in our society? How does the message of Kings relate to Jesus' teachings and the broader narrative of Scripture? What practices or habits can help us regularly examine where we're placing our hope and confidence? How might the church today fall into similar traps as ancient Israel in terms of misplacing trust or hope? What does it mean practically to have our hope 'in Jesus and Him alone' in our day-to-day lives?

In this message, Clay unpacks the story of King Josiah. Josiah was a young leader that felt the weight of spiritual drift and decline, but decided to turn his heart toward God. His story invites us to consider whether or not we are cultivating hearts like his. Hearts that feel, turn, and make moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Josiah's fatal mistake of dismissing truth from an unexpected source - Pharaoh Neco - teaches us a vital lesson about receiving wisdom. Like Josiah, we often reject insights from sources we deem unworthy or unspiritual. This tendency particularly surfaces in how Christians handle accusations of hypocrisy from non-believers. The key lies in responding with humility, acknowledging our imperfections, and focusing on growth rather than maintaining appearances. True spiritual maturity means being open to truth regardless of its source while continually striving toward Christ-likeness.TakeawaysJosiah prepared the temple before the conflict with Necho.Necho warned Josiah not to meddle with God's plans.Josiah's refusal to heed Necho's warning led to his death.Spiritual authority should be respected, even from unexpected sources.God can speak through unbelievers, as seen in Josiah's story.Hypocrisy exists in the church, and we must acknowledge it.Humility is essential for spiritual growth and authenticity.We should not let pride prevent us from seeking God.Everyone has spiritual inadequacies, and we must be humble about them.KeywordsJosiah, Necho, spiritual authority, hypocrisy, humility, church, Old Testament, God, truth, faithChapters00:00 Message Introduction: Spiritual Matters00:50 The Story of King Josiah13:00 Understanding Hypocrisy27:45 Conclusion and Call to Action

The closing chapters of 2 Kings have been dark. And then, out of nowhere, King Josiah and a few unsung heroes show up and lead Judah back to God. But it's too late . . . right?Jim, Alex, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 22.

Over a century of excavations at Tel Megiddo have finally unearthed a construction layer from the late seventh century B.C.E. and with it the largest assemblage of Egyptian pottery ever discovered in the southern Levant. This is at the precise time the Bible says King Josiah traveled to Megiddo to war against Egypt. On today's program, host Brent Nagtegaal talks about the new discovery as well as the broader biblical context for King Josiah's last stand at Megiddo. https://armstronginstitute.org/1221-the-egyptian-army-at-megiddo-a-window-into-king-josiahs-last-stand

The Pharaoh Necho has finally turned up at Megiddo (well, his guys have), which isn't so surprising since the Bible says he killed King Josiah there. But this raises questions like, do pots equal peoples? Why did so many Greeks become mercenaries? And why did Judean kings make so many bad decisions? With a shoutout to our late friend and mentor Doug Esse!

[00:30] The Forgetfulness of Human Nature (48 minutes) Commentators and historians on both the left and right sides of the political aisle are rewriting history to reflect modern liberal ideas. In a modern age that is extremely bad at remembering, true historians are the “anti-amnesia shock troops” who fight to protect the truth of the past. The biblical example of young King Josiah shows the correct response to studying history. [48:40] WorldWatch (4 minutes)

King Josiah led one of the greatest revivals in Judah's history. He tore down idols, restored the temple, and brought the people back to God.But even after all of Josiah's reforms, judgment was still coming. Why? What does that mean for us today?In this episode, we talk about true repentance, how we can still fall into pride, and why God's justice and grace both matter.

When the Lord gets a hold of a person's life, He often brings in sweeping change. Today, we'll see the kind of change the Lord brought to Judah through King Josiah's leadership. This chapter will shock us and show us just how far the people had fallen from the Lord.  DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    Today we're continuing to look at the life of Josiah. What did we learn yesterday in our study of 2 Kings 22 regarding Josiah's age when he became king? How do you think his age affected his view of himself, the Lord and his willingness to break with the evil examples of his forefathers? 2.    When Josiah heard about God's Word how did he respond in 2 Kings 22:11? Here in our chapter today, what meeting does he call in 2 Kings 23:1-2? Who was at this meeting? Why do you think Josiah wanted these people to hear God's Word?  3.    How is God's Word described in verse 2? How does this term relate to their ancestor's obligation to obey it?  4.    In verse 3, what specific promises did Josiah make about God's Word? How did the people respond to his example? Why do you think this revival has such an instantaneous impact on the people?  5.    In verse 4, what did the priests remove from the Temple? What does the presence of these items in the Temple of the Lord indicate about how the people had intermingled true worship with false worship? Do people do things like this today? What does that look like?  6.    According to verse 5, who appointed the idolatrous priests? What does this tell us about the spiritual purity of Judah's government?  7.    As we continue to be shocked about the spiritual decay of Judah, in verse 7, whose houses were removed from the Temple of the Lord? Why would they have even been there? Likewise, who was the woman weaving hangings for? What does this say about their devotion to the Lord?  8.    What evil practice is ended in verse 10 (note, this is also the same practice also mentioned in verse 13)? How do you think Judah had gotten to a place where something like this was allowed in their land? 9.    Where (in terms of location) does Josiah's reforms take him in verse 19? Who controlled this region? How did this show tremendous faith and zeal for the Lord?  10.    What sacred holiday is restated in verses 21-23? Why is this holiday vital to the Jewish understanding of their relationship to the Lord?  11.    Although Josiah had a faithful reign as king, what was God's view of Judah in verse 26?  12.    How does Josiah die in verse 29? What happens to Judah after his death? How does this chaos reflect judgment from the Lord?  13.    Look at the reforms that are listed throughout this chapter. Who are they attributed to? What does this tell us about the heart condition of everyone else?  14.    We began this chapter looking at the meeting that Josiah called with all the people to return to their covenant with the Lord. Given how far they had fallen from the Lord (hence the need for such reforms), do you think the people were sincere in these changes?  15.    What spiritual principles can we learn about the seriousness of God's warnings and our need to pay attention to them? What has He warned about the world in our day? Do you think people are listening? Why or why not?  Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Today we read an encouraging chapter about a good king whom God used to launch a key revival in Judah. This study in 2 Kings 22 will show us the kind of heart that God uses to bring reform to His people. Join us!  DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    According to verse 8, how old was Josiah when he became king? How long was his reign? How do you think his age would have affected the kind of impact he might have as a king?  2.    According to verse 2, what was Josiah's character like? How was this unlike the character of his father Amon or his grandfather Manasseh? What in this passage gives us a sense of why Josiah didn't turn out like his father or grandfather?  3.    What directive does King Josiah give in verses 3-7? What does this show us about his priorities? In your life today, where can you reflect a similar set of priorities?  4.    What is found in verse 8? Why does this seem strange to have “found” this now? Why do you think it had become “lost”?  5.    This event occurred only 57 years after Hezekiah's reign. What do you think happened to their biblical training to have fallen so far so fast? How can we avoid a similar outcome in our day? 6.    What was King Josiah's reaction to the Word in verse 11? Why do you think he reacted this way? How do you react when you read convicting portions of God's Word? 7.    What was Josiah concerned about in verse 13? Why do you think he had this concern? Given the state of Judah, was this a valid concern? 8.    What message did Huldah the prophetess have for Josiah in verses 18-20? How did the Lord describe Josiah's heart in verse 19? How did Josiah's actions reflect this kind of a heart? 9.    When you consider how you conduct your life, what heart does it reflect? Are there any ways that it does not reflect a “tender” and “humble” heart to the Lord? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Minor Prophets - Zephaniah Zephaniah was a contemporary of Jeremiah, Nahum and possibly Habakkuk and his prophecy was written during the reign of king Josiah of Judah. Josiah reigned between 640–609 BC. The prophecy includes reference to the future destruction of Nineveh, capital of Assyria, so it was likely written before the date of this event, which was 612 BC. The little territory of Judah was the only surviving part of the original people of Israel. The northern kingdom of Israel had been overthrown and Judah was under the control of the Assyrians. King Josiah was a good king who undertook significant religious reform in Judah, trying to turn the people back from worshipping idols to worshipping their God. Josiah's father, Amon, had been a wicked king, and his grandfather, Manasseh, was one of the worst kings in the history of Judah, doing evil in God's sight and turning the people away from God. The king before Manasseh was called Hezekiah. We read his story in the book of Isaiah. Download the mp3 to find out more! You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”? But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. (James 4:4-10 ESV) Click or tap here to download the audio mp3

King Josiah's Spring Cleaning for Pesach! 2 Kings chapter 22:1 through 23:30. The life of King Josiah and how it is a picture of today and leading up to the second coming of Y'shua Messiah.  Y'shua cleansed His Father's House of leaven just prior to Passover when He went to the temple with a whip and overturned the tables of the money changers running them out of there.  Similarly, King Josiah, one of the most righteous kings of Judah according to scripture, also did some major spring cleaning and cleansed the leaven out of the entire Land of Israel just before Passover!  Is the story of King Josiah's spring cleaning a prophetic picture of the cleansing of the earth that take's place in the book of Revelation during the Great Tribulation just prior to Y'shua's Millennial Kingdom?  Stay tuned for the parallels and you decide.

Jeremiah, often called the “weeping prophet” because of his sorrow over the persistent message of God's judgment, prophesied to the nation of Judah from the reign of King Josiah in 627 b.c. until sometime after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586. He dictated his prophecies to a scribe named Baruch (36:4, 32). Jeremiah's task as a prophet was to declare the coming judgment of God. However, throughout the book we also see God's concern for repentance and righteousness in individuals as well as nations. This dual focus is seen in God's instructions to Jeremiah: he was “to pluck up and to break down” but also “to build and to plant” (1:10). Jeremiah sees a future day when God will write his law on human hearts, and “they shall all know me,” and “I will remember their sin no more”.FaithLife Christian Ministries:Download our Free App:https://get.theapp.co/hghqPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithlife-christian-ministries/id1606442323Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/faithlifecmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/faithlifecm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X:https://x.com/faithlifecmLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlife-christian-ministries-82ab77191/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithLifeChristianMinistriesWebsite:https://faithlifecm.comDonate: https://subsplash.com/u/faithlifechristianminist/giveTable Talk with Yvette Gallinar:https://www.instagram.com/yvette_gallinar/https://www.facebook.com/yvettegallinarhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/table-talk-with-yvette-gallinar/id1729036339https://rumble.com/user/tabletalkwithyvettegallinarhttps://x.com/Yvettegallinarhttps://www.youtube.com/@tabletalkwithyvettegallinar

Jeremiah, often called the “weeping prophet” because of his sorrow over the persistent message of God's judgment, prophesied to the nation of Judah from the reign of King Josiah in 627 b.c. until sometime after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586. He dictated his prophecies to a scribe named Baruch (36:4, 32). Jeremiah's task as a prophet was to declare the coming judgment of God. However, throughout the book we also see God's concern for repentance and righteousness in individuals as well as nations. This dual focus is seen in God's instructions to Jeremiah: he was “to pluck up and to break down” but also “to build and to plant” (1:10). Jeremiah sees a future day when God will write his law on human hearts, and “they shall all know me,” and “I will remember their sin no more”.FaithLife Christian Ministries:Download our Free App:https://get.theapp.co/hghqPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithlife-christian-ministries/id1606442323Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/faithlifecmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/faithlifecm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X:https://x.com/faithlifecmLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlife-christian-ministries-82ab77191/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithLifeChristianMinistriesWebsite:https://faithlifecm.comDonate: https://subsplash.com/u/faithlifechristianminist/giveTable Talk with Yvette Gallinar:https://www.instagram.com/yvette_gallinar/https://www.facebook.com/yvettegallinarhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/table-talk-with-yvette-gallinar/id1729036339https://rumble.com/user/tabletalkwithyvettegallinarhttps://x.com/Yvettegallinarhttps://www.youtube.com/@tabletalkwithyvettegallinar

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Jeremiah, often called the “weeping prophet” because of his sorrow over the persistent message of God's judgment, prophesied to the nation of Judah from the reign of King Josiah in 627 b.c. until sometime after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586. He dictated his prophecies to a scribe named Baruch (36:4, 32). Jeremiah's task as a prophet was to declare the coming judgment of God. However, throughout the book we also see God's concern for repentance and righteousness in individuals as well as nations. This dual focus is seen in God's instructions to Jeremiah: he was “to pluck up and to break down” but also “to build and to plant” (1:10). Jeremiah sees a future day when God will write his law on human hearts, and “they shall all know me,” and “I will remember their sin no more.”FaithLife Christian Ministries:Download our Free App:https://get.theapp.co/hghqPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithlife-christian-ministries/id1606442323Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/faithlifecmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/faithlifecm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X:https://x.com/faithlifecmLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlife-christian-ministries-82ab77191/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithLifeChristianMinistriesWebsite:https://faithlifecm.comDonate: https://subsplash.com/u/faithlifechristianminist/giveTable Talk with Yvette Gallinar:https://www.instagram.com/yvette_gallinar/https://www.facebook.com/yvettegallinarhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/table-talk-with-yvette-gallinar/id1729036339https://rumble.com/user/tabletalkwithyvettegallinarhttps://x.com/Yvettegallinarhttps://www.youtube.com/@tabletalkwithyvettegallinar

Jeremiah, often called the “weeping prophet” because of his sorrow over the persistent message of God's judgment, prophesied to the nation of Judah from the reign of King Josiah in 627 b.c. until sometime after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586. He dictated his prophecies to a scribe named Baruch (36:4, 32). Jeremiah's task as a prophet was to declare the coming judgment of God. However, throughout the book we also see God's concern for repentance and righteousness in individuals as well as nations. This dual focus is seen in God's instructions to Jeremiah: he was “to pluck up and to break down” but also “to build and to plant” (1:10). Jeremiah sees a future day when God will write his law on human hearts, and “they shall all know me,” and “I will remember their sin no more.”FaithLife Christian Ministries:Download our Free App:https://get.theapp.co/hghqPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithlife-christian-ministries/id1606442323Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/faithlifecmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/faithlifecm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X:https://x.com/faithlifecmLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlife-christian-ministries-82ab77191/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithLifeChristianMinistriesWebsite:https://faithlifecm.comDonate: https://subsplash.com/u/faithlifechristianminist/giveTable Talk with Yvette Gallinar:https://www.instagram.com/yvette_gallinar/https://www.facebook.com/yvettegallinarhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/table-talk-with-yvette-gallinar/id1729036339https://rumble.com/user/tabletalkwithyvettegallinarhttps://x.com/Yvettegallinarhttps://www.youtube.com/@tabletalkwithyvettegallinar

Welcome to Day 2584 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2584– Prophecy, Idolatry, the Day of the Lord, Loyalty, Messiah – Jeremiah 23:5 Putnam Church Message – 03/09/2025 Sermon Series: Old Testament Orientation Message 9: Prophecy, Idolatry, the Day of the Lord, Loyalty, and Messiah Last week, we continued our Old Testament Orientation series and reviewed Prophetic Literature – God's Call to Repentance and Restoration. We also explored how it impacted the Ancient Israelites and our lives today. This week, we will expand our review of Prophetic Literature and focus on  Prophecy, Idolatry, the Day of the Lord, Loyalty, and Messiah. We will touch on some of the same themes as last week but from a slightly different aspect. Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, From the very beginning, You have called Your people to follow You with wholehearted devotion. You have spoken through Your prophets to call Your people back to You. You have warned against idolatry, declared the coming Day of the Lord, and promised restoration through Your Messiah. Today, as we open Your Word, give us eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts ready to respond. May we understand the urgency of loyalty to You and recognize that our ultimate hope is in the Messiah You have sent. Teach us through the voices of the prophets and guide us in faithfulness. Teach us what it means to be truly loyal to You and help us understand the depth of Your promises. May we not fall into the same mistakes as those who came before us, but instead, may we stand firmly on Your truth. In Jesus' name, Amen. Introduction Let's climb back into our imagination station again this week. Picture yourself standing in the streets of Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah. The temple has been cleaned of its idols, and a great revival has begun. The Book of the Law, long forgotten, has been rediscovered. The priests read its words aloud, and the people tremble before Yahweh for the first time in generations. But as you walk through the city, something troubles you. Not everyone is truly repentant. Some still carry small household idols hidden beneath their robes. Some mutter against the reforms, longing for the old days of the worship of idols that represented their false gods. The prophets continue to warn the people: “The Day of the Lord is coming! Do not return to idolatry! Be faithful to Yahweh, for He alone is God!” People stop. Some scoff. Some listen. “You have turned away from Yahweh! You bow before idols, chase after the gods of other nations, and forsake the covenant of your fathers! The Day of the Lord is coming—a day of judgment for the wicked and restoration for the faithful! But do not fear, for the Lord has promised a righteous King from David's line, one who will reign forever in justice and truth!” And yet, many ignore the warnings. Centuries later, we find ourselves in a similar situation. Many claim to follow God, yet their hearts are divided. Some chase after material wealth, some place their trust in human power, and some simply ignore the call of the Gospel. The message of the prophets is still relevant today. Today, we will explore five key prophetic themes: The Role of...

What happens when a young king stumbles upon a long-lost treasure that holds the key to his nation's survival? Join us to find out!Themes of this podcast episode:The transformative power of God's Word. When King Josiah reads the Book of the Law, his immediate repentance shows the life-changing impact of returning to God's Word. It's a reminder neglecting Scripture leads to spiritual decline, but rediscovering it brings renewal and revival.Faithfulness in tough times. Despite knowing that Judah's fate is sealed because of past sins, King Josiah remains committed to following God. His unwavering faith is a great reminder true obedience isn't about outcomes—it's about honoring God.A good king, but a doomed nation. King Josiah stands out as the last good king of Judah, but his faithfulness is not passed down to his sons. Their swift return to evil highlights personal devotion to God cannot be inherited.

Jeremiah, often called the “weeping prophet” because of his sorrow over the persistent message of God's judgment, prophesied to the nation of Judah from the reign of King Josiah in 627 b.c. until sometime after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586. He dictated his prophecies to a scribe named Baruch (36:4, 32). Jeremiah's task as a prophet was to declare the coming judgment of God. However, throughout the book we also see God's concern for repentance and righteousness in individuals as well as nations. This dual focus is seen in God's instructions to Jeremiah: he was “to pluck up and to break down” but also “to build and to plant” (1:10). Jeremiah sees a future day when God will write his law on human hearts, and “they shall all know me,” and “I will remember their sin no more”.FaithLife Christian Ministries:Download our Free App:https://get.theapp.co/hghqPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithlife-christian-ministries/id1606442323Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/faithlifecmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/faithlifecm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X:https://x.com/faithlifecmLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlife-christian-ministries-82ab77191/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithLifeChristianMinistriesWebsite:https://faithlifecm.comDonate: https://subsplash.com/u/faithlifechristianminist/giveTable Talk with Yvette Gallinar:https://www.instagram.com/yvette_gallinar/https://www.facebook.com/yvettegallinarhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/table-talk-with-yvette-gallinar/id1729036339https://rumble.com/user/tabletalkwithyvettegallinarhttps://x.com/Yvettegallinarhttps://www.youtube.com/@tabletalkwithyvettegallinar

FOR ALL of Solomon's vaunted wisdom, he failed in the thing that mattered most. God had told the Israelites not to enter into marriage with foreigners. Not because of racism or any perceived superior bloodline, but because the nations around Israel followed other gods—fallen angels who'd rebelled against the Creator. Solomon disobeyed to the extreme—700 wives and 300 concubines, and they turned the king away from God. This cost Solomon's son kingship over all Israel and led to the Mount of Olives being referred to by the priests as the Mount of Corruption (more accurately, “Mount of the Destroyer,” which we'll explain when we get to King Josiah in about 300 years). We also discuss the visit to Solomon by the Queen of Sheba, whose gift of 120 talents of gold would be worth about $414 million today. Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback (https://amzn.to/4esHHgu), Kindle (https://amzn.to/3XR6KnV), and as an audiobook at Audible (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Gates-of-Hell-Audiobook/B0DCX4YNVZ)! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback (https://amzn.to/3YOHZJE), Kindle (https://amzn.to/3UBG1K5), and as an audiobook at Audible (https://www.audible.com/pd/Destination-Earth-Audiobook/B0DDV1ZC8R?qid=1730562326)! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821) Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF)Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us!• X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship JOIN US IN ISRAEL! Our next tour of Israel is October 19–30, 2025 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information and to reserve your place, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Note: Due to schedule conflicts, Doug Van Dorn, Dr. Judd Burton, and Timothy Alberino will join our tour in the spring of 2026. Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the right-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.

FOR ALL of Solomon's vaunted wisdom, he failed in the thing that mattered most. God had told the Israelites not to enter into marriage with foreigners. Not because of racism or any perceived superior bloodline, but because the nations around Israel followed other gods—fallen angels who'd rebelled against the Creator. Solomon disobeyed to the extreme—700 wives and 300 concubines, and they turned the king away from God. This cost Solomon's son kingship over all Israel and led to the Mount of Olives being referred to by the priests as the Mount of Corruption (more accurately, “Mount of the Destroyer,” which we'll explain when we get to King Josiah in about 300 years). We also discuss the visit to Solomon by the Queen of Sheba, whose gift of 120 talents of gold would be worth about $414 million today.

Embracing Your Inner Josiah: The Spiritual Warrior WithinIn this profound exploration of spiritual sovereignty, we delve into the ancient wisdom of King Josiah's story, uncovering its relevance for modern seekers of self-mastery. Drawing from the mystical interpretations of Neville Goddard and other esoteric teachings, we examine the powerful examples of destroying false gods, idols, and superstitions within our own consciousness.Reclaiming Your Divine AuthorityDiscover the hidden meaning behind King Josiah's radical actions:• The symbolic significance of tearing down pagan altars• How to identify and eliminate subtle forms of idolatry in daily life• The true nature of the "jealous God" within your own awarenessUnveiling the Book of the LawExplore the deeper implications of rediscovering the forgotten wisdom:• The metaphysical interpretation of "restoring the temple"• How to align your life with the supreme power of I AM• Practical steps to embody the state of being represented by King JosiahFrom Degeneration to Divine WholenessLearn to apply these timeless teachings in your spiritual practice:• Techniques for boldly appropriating your creative power• How to guard against energy leaks and false concepts of causation• The importance of celebrating your spiritual "Passover"This episode offers a fresh perspective on personal sovereignty, inviting you to courageously reclaim your divine birthright. Are you ready to enthrone the true King within and rule as God in the Israel of your own consciousness?

King Josiah sought the LORD from a young age. He is an example for us and for our children.

We explore the story of the good kings of Judah and the eventual downfall of Jerusalem. It explores King Hezekiah's reign during the Assyrian conquest, his prayerful plea for deliverance, and God's miraculous intervention. The narrative continues through the rule of Manasseh and his encouragement of idolatry, leading the prophets to announce doom for Judah. Despite a brief revival under King Josiah, the tragic fall of Jerusalem to Babylon occurs in 586 BC.Bible Readings2 Kings 18:17-372 Kings 19:1-362 Kings 21:1-92 Kings 22:8-13Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgOur sessions use various translations including the ESV, BSB, CSB, NASB,...

In this powerful message from Mercy Culture Church Fort Worth, Pastor Will Ford delivers an inspiring sermon emphasizing the importance of encountering God daily through His Word. Highlighting the biblical story of King Josiah from 2 Kings 22, Pastor Will discusses the transformative power of the Bible and God's word as a catalyst for personal and national revival. He also shares anecdotes and historical examples demonstrating how the Bible has influenced and sustained believers throughout history. This message includes prayers for healing from past spiritual abuses, urging the congregation to renew their commitment to God's scripture.

King Josiah's deep conviction upon hearing the Word of God sparked a nationwide return to covenant faithfulness, showing us that the Bible, when rediscovered and brought to the forefront, has the power to ignite transformation. As we look at the importance of Scripture in our lives today, we're challenged to cultivate a hunger for God's Word and make it central to our daily lives. Join us as we dive into why we need to bring out the book and how Scripture can renew our hearts and minds in this series.   Title: What is the Bible? Series: Bring Out the Book Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Speaker: Josh Branham

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Throughout history, women’s stories have often been overlooked—but the Bible offers a different narrative, one that uplifts and honors the contributions of women. Join Catherine and renowned biblical scholar Dr. Sandra Richter as they dive deep into the often-overlooked yet powerful roles women play in Scripture, and consider whether the Bible’s representation of women is fully embodied in the church today. Episode Highlights:

Good King Josiah, one of Judah's most righteous rulers, exemplifies faith and reform throughout his life, as recorded in 2 Kings 22–23. Despite a lineage of wickedness, he ascended the throne at age eight and sought the Lord wholeheartedly, rediscovering the Book of the Law and implementing sweeping reforms. Josiah eradicated idolatry, renewed the covenant, and celebrated a historic Passover, reflecting his deep conviction and submission to Scripture. His story underscores timeless lessons on leadership, repentance, and the enduring sovereignty of God, even amidst personal and national challenges. ★ Support this podcast ★

King Josiah of Judah accomplished great things in his reign. What were the keys to his success?

The Call of JosiahIn this video, Nehemia discusses the "Call of Josiah" and how you too can be part of uncovering the truth of Yehovah! PODCAST VERSION: If you have found Nehemia Gordon's teachings to be of value, please consider … Continue reading → The post Stand Up Like King Josiah! appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

Pastor Marshall Ochs | December 15, 2024In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from 2 Kings 23-24. These chapters focus on how King Josiah's reform brought radical changes, purging idolatry, sinful practices, and corrupt worship, reflecting the transformative power of God's Word. Despite Josiah's efforts, Manasseh's wickedness led to God's judgment through foreign nations, culminating in Babylon's siege of Jerusalem. The contrast of Josiah's reforms and the judgment of Judah encourage us to reflect on the parallels with Jesus' advent. The Advent of Jesus offers joy and life to those who obey and change, but sorrow and death to those who reject it, urging each person to choose how they will respond to His arrival.

If we want a more moral government, we'll first have to have more moral conversations around the kitchen table. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how the Church should respond to God's mercy and the opportunities He has given us in this season of change. Pastor Allen draws from the life of King Josiah to illustrate what humility and repentance from the people of God look like, and how each generation has a choice to make—a choice that will determine God's response to His people in the earth. In order to continue walking in the blessings of God, we need to be receptive to a spiritual change in our hearts.   To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, visit this link: allenjackson.com/podcastdonate

In light of the cross, do we really want burning coals to fall on our enemies' heads? Today, Seth Master talks through Psalm 140 and how we think about justice and hope in light of the cross. Through four movements of the psalm, David shows the truth that despite evil and how it affects him, he expresses confidence in God's justice. Because of our sin, we were all enemies of God. The cross has made a way for those who have been made righteous in Christ to dwell in the presence of God.   Register for Training Day x Join The Journey here: https://www.watermark.org/events/6353-training-day-x-join-the-journey  Additional scripture mentioned in today's episode: 2 Chronicles 34 – King Josiah finding the Law  Grab a Psalms Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g  Got kids? Check out the Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM  You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon's conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today's readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.