4/5 2 Kings 23 - Reforming Revival!
Key Chapters of the Bible
When the Lord gets a hold of a person’s life, He often brings in sweeping change. Today, we’ll see the kind of change the Lord brought to Judah through King Josiah’s leadership. This chapter will shock us and show us just how far the people had fallen from the Lord. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Today we’re continuing to look at the life of Josiah. What did we learn yesterday in our study of 2 Kings 22 regarding Josiah’s age when he became king? How do you think his age affected his view of himself, the Lord and his willingness to break with the evil examples...
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4/4 2 Kings 22 - The Kind of Heart God Uses
Key Chapters of the Bible
Today we read an encouraging chapter about a good king whom God used to launch a key revival in Judah. This study in 2 Kings 22 will show us the kind of heart that God uses to bring reform to His people. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. According to verse 8, how old was Josiah when he became king? How long was his reign? How do you think his age would have affected the kind of impact he might have as a king? 2. According to verse 2, what was Josiah’s character like? How was this unlike the character of his father Amon or his grandfather...
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4/3 2 Kings 19 - Desperate Faith
Key Chapters of the Bible
More than likely, you’ve faced desperate situations. During those times, who did you turn to? Today, we’ll read the important account of Hezekiah’s faith in the Lord and how the Lord miraculously delivered His people. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Given the context of this passage, what happened in 2 Kings 18 that would lead to Hezekiah to tearing his clothes here in 2 Kings 19:1? What did this action (tearing his clothes) indicate? 2. Who did Hezekiah send word for in verse 2? Who was this person and where else is he mentioned in the Bible?...
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4/2 2 Kings 18 - Standing Against Evil
Key Chapters of the Bible
God calls us to trust Him even when life is going sideways. Today, in our study of 2nd Kings 18, we’ll learn about the account of Hezekiah and Sennacherib. This is one of the most uplifting passages in the Bible and we look forward to going through it with you. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. According to verse 1, how old was Hezekiah when he became king? How does verse 3 describe his character? When you consider the spiritual life of the typical 25-year-old man today, how does Hezekiah compare? Given his family background that was explained in this podcast,...
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4/1 2 Kings 17 - The Fall of Israel
Key Chapters of the Bible
One of the troubling aspects of studying God's Word are the examples of times when God's people turn away from Him and suffer the consequences. Today's study highlights one of the most egregious examples of what a fall from God looks like. Yet, as difficult as this chapter is, it also helps us make sense of much of the message of the rest of scripture. So, join us for another important study in the key chapters of God's Word! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other...
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3/31 2 Kings 4 - The Widow's Mighty Miracle
Key Chapters of the Bible
People sometimes want God to perform some kind of miracle in their lives, and they're dismayed when He doesn't. Today we'll look at an amazing miracle that God does for an impoverished woman, and we'll discuss why God does miracles and how we should respond. Join us for another study in the Key Chapters of God's Word! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . As...
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3/30 2 Kings 2 - Laboring In A Hostile World
Key Chapters of the Bible
Does it seem like the world rejects God’s message? This is not new. Today we’ll look at the beginning of Elishah’s ministry and see that his message was rejected from his first day. Yet we’ll also see that this was the very work that God had called him to do. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast begins by taking us back to 1 Kings 19 when Elijah met Elisha on his way home from Mount Sinai. What happened at the end of that passage? 2. The podcast explained that Elisha’s plowing with 12 oxen reflected a custom where the local farmers...
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3/29 1 Kings 19 - Spiritual Depression & Burnout
Key Chapters of the Bible
Many of God’s servants have experienced spiritual depression and/or spiritual exhaustion. Today we look at 1 Kings 19 and see that Elijah suffered deep spiritual depression right on the heels of spiritual victory. This will be a challenging study as we look at principles for how to deal with it. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The opening verses of 1 Kings 19, what does Ahab tell Jezebel? If you were Jezebel and heard about all the Lord had done in 1 Kings 18, how would you have responded? 2. Instead, what message does Jezebel send to Elijah in verse 2? Given...
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3/28 1 Kings 18 - Who is Your God?
Key Chapters of the Bible
A key question we all have to answer is “Who is our authority?” The “gods” of our day or the Lord of the Bible? These questions have been asked for millennia and today we’ll read a powerful account of how the Lord answers this question through His prophet Elijah. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Three years have transpired between 1 Kings 17 and 1 Kings 18. What has been happening since 1st Kings 17? How should this have affected the spiritual climate in Israel during this time? 2. What does verse 3 say about Obadiah’s fear of the...
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3/27 1 Kings 17 - Faith Among the Faithless
Key Chapters of the Bible
It’s difficult to have faith when we’re surrounded by a faithless world, and yet that’s not uncommon for God’s people. Today we’re looking at 1 Kings 17 and the account of Elijah and Ahab. We’ll see how Elijah stands for the Lord and how the Lord blesses him and those around him. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. According to the podcast, what happened to the nation of Israel 55 years earlier? Which kingdom did Elijah preach to? 2. Although King Ahab was a king over the northern kingdom, by his mode of life, which God did He really worship?...
info_outlineToday we read an encouraging chapter about a good king whom God used to launch a key revival in Judah. This study in 2 Kings 22 will show us the kind of heart that God uses to bring reform to His people. Join us!
DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. According to verse 8, how old was Josiah when he became king? How long was his reign? How do you think his age would have affected the kind of impact he might have as a king?
2. According to verse 2, what was Josiah’s character like? How was this unlike the character of his father Amon or his grandfather Manasseh? What in this passage gives us a sense of why Josiah didn’t turn out like his father or grandfather?
3. What directive does King Josiah give in verses 3-7? What does this show us about his priorities? In your life today, where can you reflect a similar set of priorities?
4. What is found in verse 8? Why does this seem strange to have “found” this now? Why do you think it had become “lost”?
5. This event occurred only 57 years after Hezekiah’s reign. What do you think happened to their biblical training to have fallen so far so fast? How can we avoid a similar outcome in our day?
6. What was King Josiah’s reaction to the Word in verse 11? Why do you think he reacted this way? How do you react when you read convicting portions of God’s Word?
7. What was Josiah concerned about in verse 13? Why do you think he had this concern? Given the state of Judah, was this a valid concern?
8. What message did Huldah the prophetess have for Josiah in verses 18-20? How did the Lord describe Josiah’s heart in verse 19? How did Josiah’s actions reflect this kind of a heart?
9. When you consider how you conduct your life, what heart does it reflect? Are there any ways that it does not reflect a “tender” and “humble” heart to the Lord?
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