And as Josiah turned, he saw the tombs there on the hillside, and he sent someone to take the bones out of the tombs, and he burned them on the altar to defile it, according to the word of the LORD proclaimed by the man of God who had foretold these things. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 23:16? 2. How does 2 Kings 23:16 demonstrate the importance of fulfilling God's commands today? 3. What does Josiah's action in 2 Kings 23:16 reveal about righteous leadership? 4. How can we apply Josiah's zeal for God in our daily lives? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of removing idolatry from our lives? 6. How does 2 Kings 23:16 inspire us to confront sin in our communities? 7. What is the significance of Josiah's actions in 2 Kings 23:16 for biblical prophecy? 8. How does 2 Kings 23:16 reflect the theme of idolatry in the Old Testament? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 23:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 23? 11. What does an Asherah pole represent? 12. Does the altar design brought from Damascus (2 Kings 16:10-11) conflict with earlier temple instructions in Exodus and Leviticus? 13. 1 Kings 11:7 - Is there any archaeological evidence of the pagan altars and high places that Solomon supposedly built? 14. What does the Bible say about separation? Discussion Questions 1. How does Josiah's fulfillment of prophecy in 2 Kings 23:16 encourage you to trust in the promises of God found in Scripture?2. In what ways can you demonstrate the same zeal for purity in worship that Josiah exhibited in your own life and community? 3. What are some modern-day "altars" or idols that need to be removed from your life to ensure your worship is solely focused on God? 4. How can Josiah's courage in leadership inspire you to take bold steps in your faith journey or in leading others? 5. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced the fulfillment of God's word in your life. How did it strengthen your faith and commitment to God's commands?1. How did King Josiah react when he heard the words of the Book of the Covenant? 2. How can King Josiah's actions inspire Christians today to eradicate sinful habits in their lives? 3. How did the people of Judah and Jerusalem respond to Josiah's call for covenant renewal? 4. Discuss the significance of the Passover celebration in the time of King Josiah. 5. In what ways did King Josiah strive to abolish idolatry from Judah? 6. Despite Josiah's reforms, why does God's judgment remain on Judah? 7. What can we learn about the seriousness of sin from God's continued anger towards Judah? 8. How does Josiah's death reflect on his life and reign? 9. What lessons can we learn about obedience and disobedience from King Josiah's reign? 10. How does the prophecy fulfillment in this chapter contribute to the larger biblical narrative? 11. How can we apply the principles of covenant renewal to our personal faith journeys? 12. How does King Josiah’s zeal for reformation inspire you in your faith? 13. How can we eradicate 'idolatry' in modern terms from our lives, similar to Josiah's reform? 14. Despite our best efforts to follow God, why might we still face consequences for past sins? 15. How can the story of King Josiah influence our understanding of God's justice and mercy? 16. What can Josiah's response to the discovered scripture teach us about receiving God's Word today? 17. In what ways can we ensure we are not merely hearing but also implementing God’s word in our lives? 18. How might you, as a Christian, honor God's covenant in your daily life similar to Josiah's efforts? 19. How does Josiah's commitment to the Passover impact your understanding of Christian traditions today? 20. How can King Josiah’s reign influence your understanding of leadership from a Christian perspective? Links 2 Kings 23:16 NIV2 Kings 23:16 NLT 2 Kings 23:16 ESV 2 Kings 23:16 NASB 2 Kings 23:16 KJV 2 Kings 23:16 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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