1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 35:18?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 35:18 emphasize the importance of observing God's commands today?

3. What lessons from Josiah's Passover can we apply to our worship practices?

4. How does Josiah's Passover connect with the Passover in Exodus 12?

5. Why is it important to remember and celebrate God's past deliverances in our lives?

6. How can we ensure our worship is as sincere as Josiah's Passover celebration?

7. How does 2 Chronicles 35:18 highlight the significance of Passover in Israel's history?

8. Why was Josiah's Passover celebration unparalleled since the days of Samuel?

9. What does 2 Chronicles 35:18 reveal about Josiah's leadership and religious reforms?

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

11. 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?

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

13. In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?

14. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?1. How does Josiah's observance of the Passover compare to previous kings, and what can we learn about the importance of returning to foundational practices?

2. In what ways does the Passover celebration under Josiah serve as a model for spiritual renewal in our own lives and communities?

3. How can we, like Josiah, lead others in worship and obedience to God’s Word in our current context?

4. What role does historical reflection play in our spiritual growth, and how can we apply lessons from the past to our present faith journey?

5. How can we ensure that our worship is inclusive and involves the whole community, similar to the comprehensive participation seen in Josiah's Passover?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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