Chapter Summary

The passover kept. Death of Josiah.

Discussion Questions for 2 Chronicles, Chapter 35

1. What is the significance of "the Lord's Passover" (HCSB)? What references can you find to this in the book of Exodus? How does the Passover foreshadow the life and ministry of Jesus? In what ways do you personally benefit from the Passover?
2. Why do you think Josiah called the priests to "organize your ancestral houses" (HCSB)? Why is it important for us to pay attention to even the seemingly unimportant for mundane things of Scripture? What insights have you found in God's Word from unexpected passages?
3. What do you make of Josiah's generosity in verses 7-8 to the lay people of Judah? Why is this donation significant? How does this teach us to give according to our blessings? Do you see Josiah's example trickle down to others in the community? In what ways can you practice generosity?
4. What is the significance of Josiah putting the ark of the covenant back in the temple? How does this signify God's presence and God's power to the Israelites? How do you experience God's presence today?
5. Why do you think Josiah was so concerned about returning purity to worship in Judah? What does this say about how we should approach our worship of God on a daily basis? In what ways do you regard the purity of your worship to God?
6. What spiritual or symbolic elements of the Passover can you identify from this passage? How does this festival fit into the narrative of Scripture? What about the Passover celebration applies to you today?
7. Why do you think that "no Passover had been observed like it in Israel since the days of Samuel" (HCSB)? How does this correlate with the humility, repentance, and God-fearing character of Josiah? Is there a connection between the fullness of our worship and the purity of our heart? How do you see that played out in your own life?
8. What role do the priests play in this chapter? Why are the priests important in the sacrificial system, and the worship of God? Do spiritual leaders still play the same role today? How do you personally view the role of spiritual leaders in your life?
9. What is the symbolism behind the sacrifices listed in this chapter? How do they relate to us today? Are we still bound by the sacrificial system? How do you apply the meaning of the sacrifices to your life today?
10. How does the death of Josiah impact the broader community? Why do you think that Josiah refused to back away from Pharaoh Neco? Do you think that Josiah was right in continuing to go to battle against the Egyptians? In what ways might you see a similar tendency in your own life to keep pushing forward with an unwise decision?

Key Words/Phrase

Passover, v. 1.

Characters

God, Josiah, Pharaoh-Necho, Jeremiah.

Strong Verse(s)