1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 35:16?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 35:16 demonstrate the importance of following God's commands precisely?

3. What role did the priests and Levites play in 2 Chronicles 35:16?

4. How can we ensure our worship aligns with biblical instructions like in 2 Chronicles 35:16?

5. What connections exist between 2 Chronicles 35:16 and the Passover's significance in Exodus?

6. How can we apply the diligence shown in 2 Chronicles 35:16 to our lives?

7. What does 2 Chronicles 35:16 reveal about the importance of temple service in ancient Israel?

8. How does 2 Chronicles 35:16 reflect the organizational structure of religious practices?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 35:16?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 35?

11. How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God?

12. How could 2 Chronicles 35:7’s massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible?

13. Is the reported scale of Josiah's Passover celebration (2 Kings 23:21-23) historically plausible, given scant external corroboration?

14. In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30?1. How does King Josiah's commitment to restoring the Passover challenge us in our personal and communal worship practices today?

2. In what ways can we, like Josiah, lead others towards spiritual renewal and obedience to God's Word?

3. How does the observance of the Passover in 2 Chronicles 35:16 point us to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ?

4. What role does community play in our worship, and how can we foster a sense of shared responsibility in our faith communities?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced personal or communal revival. What steps were taken to return to the foundational truths of Scripture?1. How does Josiah's celebration of the Passover demonstrate his dedication to God? What can we learn from this?

2. Josiah's reform is marked by his attention to detail. How can we apply such meticulousness in our spiritual life?

3. Contrast the actions of Josiah and the Levites in preparing for the Passover. What role does leadership play in religious observance?

4. How might the response of the people of Judah to Josiah's Passover celebration compare to the response of modern society to religious events?

5. Despite Josiah's devotion, he failed to heed a divine warning. Why do you think he made this mistake? What lesson can we draw from this?

6. Josiah ignored a divine warning delivered through an 'enemy,' Pharaoh Neco. How should we approach truth or divine warnings, even when they come from unexpected sources?

7. Discuss the consequences of Josiah's decision to confront Pharaoh Neco. How does this incident serve as a warning for us today?

8. In today's world, how can we discern between genuine divine warnings and false alarms?

9. What does Josiah's death teach us about the unpredictability of life and the importance of continuous obedience to God?

10. How did Josiah's death impact the nation of Judah? Can the actions of a single person significantly affect an entire community or nation today?

11. Reflect on the role of the prophet Jeremiah in this chapter. How does his lament for Josiah underline the gravity of the king's death?

12. How might we react to a leader's death today, like the people of Judah reacted to Josiah's death?

13. How can we ensure our dedication to God does not waver like Josiah's did during his encounter with Pharaoh Neco?

14. How does the story of Josiah encourage us to consider the long-term consequences of our actions?

15. How can we ensure our obedience to God is consistent, as opposed to wavering in different circumstances?

16. How does 2 Chronicles 35 illuminate the importance of a leader's spiritual commitment for their community or nation?

17. In what ways can we apply the lessons from Josiah's life and death to our own spiritual journey?

18. Josiah died despite his zealous dedication to God. How should we understand and reconcile this event with our beliefs about divine protection?

19. In modern terms, what would a revival like Josiah's look like in our communities?

20. How might you act differently in your spiritual life having studied the life and death of King Josiah?

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