◄ 2 Kings 23:21 ►
The king commanded all the people, "Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 23:21? 2. How does 2 Kings 23:21 emphasize the importance of observing the Passover today? 3. What lessons from Josiah's reforms can we apply to modern Christian worship? 4. How does the Passover in 2 Kings 23:21 connect to Christ's sacrifice? 5. Why is obedience to God's commands crucial, as demonstrated in 2 Kings 23:21? 6. How can we ensure our worship aligns with biblical principles like Josiah's reforms? 7. Why did King Josiah reinstate the Passover in 2 Kings 23:21? 8. How does 2 Kings 23:21 reflect the importance of religious reform? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 23:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 23? 11. Is the reported scale of Josiah’s Passover celebration (2 Kings 23:21–23) historically plausible, given scant external corroboration? 12. Why does 2 Kings 23:25 suggest Josiah surpassed even David in devotion, seemingly contradicting other texts that exalt David’s faithfulness? 13. How do we reconcile the timeline of Josiah’s reign in 2 Kings 22:1 with other historical and biblical sources referencing his lineage and age? 14. Who was Josiah in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does King Josiah's leadership in 2 Kings 23:21 inspire us to pursue personal and communal spiritual reforms today? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our worship and practices align with the teachings of Scripture, as Josiah did with the Passover? 3. How does the observance of the Passover in the Old Testament connect to the New Testament understanding of Jesus as the Passover Lamb? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to foster a sense of community worship and shared spiritual experiences in our local church? 5. How can we apply the principle of covenant faithfulness in our daily lives, and what other biblical examples can we draw from to support this commitment? 2 Kings 23 Bible Study Questions 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 23:21 NIV 2 Kings 23:21 NLT 2 Kings 23:21 ESV 2 Kings 23:21 NASB 2 Kings 23:21 KJV 2 Kings 23:21 Commentaries Bible Hub