2 Chronicles 35 · Grade 5
Worship in Order
Read and Think
Josiah's Passover was the high point of his reign. He set the priests in their offices and encouraged them in the service of Yahweh's house. He reminded the Levites that their old task of carrying the ark had ended, and that now their calling was to serve Yahweh and his people. Leadership here meant both order and encouragement.
Generosity marked the feast. Josiah gave thirty thousand lambs and kids and three thousand cattle from his own possessions so that the people could eat. His officials followed with willing gifts. Everyone had a role, from singers to gatekeepers, and the Levites served the priests and themselves. No Passover like it had been kept since Samuel.
The chapter ends in sorrow. Josiah went out to fight Neco of Egypt. Neco warned him that God was with Egypt, but Josiah disguised himself and did not listen to the words of Neco from the mouth of God. He was wounded and died. All Judah mourned, and Jeremiah lamented for him. In the New Testament, Paul writes, Christ our Passover has been sacrificed in our place (1 Corinthians 5:7).
Show What You Know
What did leadership mean here?
Why did Josiah give so many animals?
What did Josiah do before the battle?
Whose words did Josiah not listen to?
What does Paul write in 1 Corinthians 5:7?
Crossword
Across
- According to the ____’s commandment
- All of them for the ____ offerings
- He said to the ____ who taught all Israel
Down
- According to the writing of David king of ____
- ____ kept a Passover to Yahweh in Jerusalem
Think About It
Even faithful Josiah failed to listen once. How can you stay humble and keep listening to God?
In the New Testament, Christ is called our Passover (1 Corinthians 5:7). How does that help you understand the Passover?
Memory Verse
“He set the priests in their offices and encouraged them in the service of Yahweh’s house.”
2 Chronicles 35:2 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for the Passover lamb. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How does 1 Corinthians 5:7 in the New Testament connect to this chapter?
- How can you keep listening to God?
- What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?
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