◄ 2 Chronicles 35:1 ►
Then Josiah celebrated the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 35:1? 2. How does Josiah's Passover celebration in 2 Chronicles 35:1 inspire our worship today? 3. What can we learn from Josiah's leadership in organizing the Passover in Judah? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 35:1 connect to Exodus 12 and the original Passover? 5. Why is obedience to God's commands crucial, as demonstrated by Josiah's actions? 6. How can we ensure our worship aligns with biblical principles like Josiah's Passover? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 35:1 reflect the importance of Passover in Jewish history and tradition? 8. Why did Josiah choose to celebrate Passover in Jerusalem according to 2 Chronicles 35:1? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 35:1 reveal about Josiah's leadership and religious reforms? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 35? 11. Who is the author of the Book of Jeremiah? 12. Why do 2 Chronicles 35 and 2 Kings 23 differ in their accounts of Josiah's death, raising questions about the actual historical events? 13. Why does the Bible’s account of King Josiah’s reforms seem to be retroactively inserted to justify later religious practices? 14. Why would Josiah ignore Necho’s explicit warning in 2 Chronicles 35:21 if it was truly from God? Discussion Questions 1. How does Josiah's celebration of the Passover reflect his commitment to God's Word, and what can we learn from his example about the importance of obedience? 2. In what ways does the Passover serve as a reminder of God's deliverance, and how can Christians today incorporate similar practices of remembrance in their spiritual lives? 3. How does the account of Josiah's reforms challenge us to seek spiritual renewal in our own lives and communities? 4. What role does leadership play in guiding others toward true worship, and how can we apply this in our church or community settings? 5. How does understanding the typology of the Passover lamb enhance our appreciation of Christ's sacrifice, and how can this understanding impact our faith journey? 2 Chronicles 35 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 2 Chronicles 35:1 NIV 2 Chronicles 35:1 NLT 2 Chronicles 35:1 ESV 2 Chronicles 35:1 NASB 2 Chronicles 35:1 KJV 2 Chronicles 35:1 Commentaries Bible Hub