Young, King Josiah

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Young, King Josiah

• Theme Respecting Gods word

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Introduction

• We are currently studying the periods of the
  Divided Kingdom and Judah Alone
• The house of Israel now in captivity because of
  their ungodliness for the last two hundred years.
• Judah with a minority of righteous kings are
  following the same path as Israelinto captivity.

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Introduction

• During this time of departure there was one king
  who respected God.
• Young king Josiah respected God s word and is an
  example for all of us to do the same.
• Notice Josiahs surrounding circumstances.
• His attitude.
• His reign.

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Circumstances Against Josiah

• Manasseh, grandfather. 2 Ki. 213-7,16
• Restored idolatrous practices. 2 Ki. 2117
• He did more evil than the nations God destroyed
  before Israel! 2 Ki. 219
• Amon, father. 2 Ki. 2119
• Followed in Manassehs ways.
• Killed by his own servants after two years.

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Circumstances Against Josiah

• Josiah 8 yrs old when he became king!
• His upbringing was surrounded by administrations
  who defiled Gods word.
• He would be confronted by adults who could easily
  influence and/or intimidate him against Gods
  will.
• He was surrounded by other nations (Assyria,
  Babylon, EgyptMoabites, Arameans, etc.).

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Josiahs Attitude Respect for God

• 8 yrs old began reign as king over Judah. 2 Chr.
  341
• 16 yrs old Began seeking the Lord. 2 Chr. 343
• 20 yrs old Purged Judah and Jerusalem. 2 Chr.
  343-7
• 26 yrs old Repaired the Temple. 2 Chr. 348

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Josiahs Attitude Respect for God

• The Book of the Law found. 2 Ki. 228
• Grieved over his kingdoms judgment to come. 2
  Ki 2211
• Sought the word of God further. 2 Ki. 2213
• Humbled himself before the Lord. 2 Ki. 2219
• Continued in the way of the Lord.
• Gods divine providence for Josiah. 2 Ki. 22
• Because Josiah sought the Lord, to do His will
• God provided the means for him to manifest
  repentance on behalf of a straying nation. Vss.
  11-13
• God brought peace to Josiah. Vss. 15-20

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APPLICATION FOR US TODAY

• We might have all kinds of circumstances going
  against us.
• We might have parents that live contrary to the
  Lord.
• We might have people who strive to sway you like
  the Gentiles did against Israel and Judah.
• We might be young not have years of experience
  to learn from.

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Application For Us Today

• When learning Gods word, however, we must have
  the kind of attitude and humility displayed by
  young Josiah. cp. Matt. 1323
• We should grieve over the knowledge of being in
  sin and of Gods judgment. Acts 237
• We must humble ourselves before the Lord. Jas.
  410 1 Pet. 55
• We must always seek the word of God further.
  Matt. 56
• We must continued in the way of the Lord. Php.
  212

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Conclusion

• Josiahs circumstances did not subject him to
  reject God.
• Like him, we must live before the Lord with a
  humbled and penitent heart
• Seeking His will and good favor.
• Respect His word.