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2 Kings 22 · Grade 5

Rediscovering the Word

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Josiah began to reign as a child after the long darkness of Manasseh and Amon. The verdict on him is among the highest in Kings: he walked in all the ways of David and turned aside neither to the right nor to the left, echoing Moses' instructions in Deuteronomy 5:32. Under his leadership, the temple was repaired.

During the repairs, Hilkiah found the book of the law. That it could be lost in God's own house shows how far Judah had drifted. When Shaphan read it, Josiah tore his clothes. He immediately understood that Judah stood under the curses the law warned about. He did not argue or delay. He sought the Lord.

Huldah's prophecy confirmed both judgment and mercy. Judah's long rebellion would bring disaster, but Josiah's tender, humble heart would be honored. He would be spared seeing it. God's Word, once rediscovered, exposed sin and opened the way to repentance. In the New Testament, Hebrews says the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).

Show What You Know

  1. Which instruction of Moses does Josiah's verdict echo?

  2. What does the lost book show about Judah?

  3. How did Josiah respond when he understood?

  4. How does Hebrews 4:12 in the New Testament describe the word of God?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Hilkiah the priest has delivered a ____ to me.
  2. Go up to ____ the high priest.

Down

  1. Hilkiah the high priest said to ____ the scribe.
  2. In the eighteenth year of King ____.
  3. I have found the book of the ____ in Yahweh’s house.

Think About It

  1. The book of the law was lost in God's own house. Is God's Word lost or neglected in your life? How can you rediscover it?

  2. Josiah acted immediately when he heard the truth. Why is it important to respond quickly when God speaks through His Word?

Memory Verse

“He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, and walked in all the ways of David his father, and didn’t turn away to the right hand or to the left.”

2 Kings 22:2 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Your Word. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did God spare Josiah from seeing the judgment?
  • What habits can help you read the Bible on your own?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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