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Today's reading 2Kings 22-23; John 4.31-54
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 2Kings 22; 2Kings 23
2Kings 22
In 2Kings 22.1-20; 2Chronicles 34.1-2, 8-28, Josiah started his reign at eight years old. he turned out to be a good king. The Book of the Law was found by Hilkiah the high priest, Josiah heard about it, tore his robes, and asked Hiljiah to inquire of God for him and Judah about what was written in the book of the Law. Josiah was responsive to god and God honored that and delayed the disaster that would happen to Judah until 586 B.C.
Figure: Josiah hears the Book of the Law
2Kings 23
In 2 Kings 23.1-3; 2Chronicles 34.29-32
Josiah renewed the Davidic Covenant with God.
In 2 Kings 23.4-20; 2Chronicles 34.3-7,33
Josiah removed every detestable idols, desecrated the high places, pulled down the altars. Out of all the kings of Judah, he did a complete reform and tried to bring the people back to the Lord.
In 2 Kings 23.21-23; 2 Chronicles 35.1, 18-19 Josiah ordered the celebration of the Passover as it was written in the book of the Covenant which was neglected.
In 2Kings 23.28-30; 2Chronicles 35.20-36.1 Josiah and his army went to fight Pharaoh Neco of Egypt. Neco killed him at Meggido.
After Josiah's death, everything went downhill spiritually in Judah. Jehoahaz became king, 2Kings 23.31-34; 2Chronicles 36.2-4, he did evil in the eyes of the Lord just as his father did. Pharaoh Neco put him in chains at Riblah and imposed a levy of gold and silver on Judah.
Jehoiakim became the next king of Judah, 2 Kings 23.36-24.6; 2Chronicles 36.5-8. He too did evil in the eyes of the Lord. It was then that King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon invaded Judah amd Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years. Jehoiakim then rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. The Lord send several nations including Babylon against Jehoiakim. This was because of the sins of Manasseh.
Kings of Israel and Judah
Information on the Kings of Israel
Information on the Kings of Judah
2 Kings 22, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Kings 23, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Today's Reading John 4.31-54
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: John 4
John 4 with Commentaries, verse by verse
When the disciples came back and saw Jesus with the Samaritan woman, they were surprised. The Samaritan woman went back to the village and said she met a man who knew everything that she did. Could this be the Messiah? Many Samaritans believe Jesus because of what the woman testified that He told her everything he did. They believed in Him not only of the woman’s testimony but because they heard Jesus themselves.
The Samaritans
Jesus had returned to Cana where he had turned water into wine. A royal official heard that Jesus was in town and asked him to come and heal his son who was close to death. Jesus told him to go, his son would live. The man took Jesus at this word and went back home, his servants told him his son was helaed. He asked him what time the miracle occurred. They gave him the time which was the exact time that Jesus had told him that his son would live. The man left Jesus in FAITH. There was question in his mind that his son was healed. Do we have faith in Jesus and take Him at His word?
Deffinbaugh on John 4.43-54
PICTURE OF FAITH
Deffinbaugh Series on John
Ray Stedman on the Gospel of John
IVP Commentary on John
David Guzik's Commentary on John
Precept Austin on John
Links to Commentaries and other References - John
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
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