Listen up, little ones
Listen for the word king.
Reading
2 Kings 23:21-24:14—The Last Good King
Optional Reading
Ezekiel 1:1-4
Keys for kids
- Josiah was the last good king of Judah.
- Ezekiel was born during Josiah’s reign.
- God sent Judah (and Ezekiel) to Babylon.
Questions
- How does the Bible describe Josiah here?
- Why was God still unhappy with Judah?
- What kings followed Josiah?
- How long did Jehoiachin reign as king in Jerusalem? What happened to Jehoiachin?
Catechism
WSC 89
How is the word made effectual to salvation?
The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the word, an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith, unto salvation.
Notes
(See Saturday for authors.)
Ezekiel was born during Josiah’s reign. Josiah was the last good king in Judah. In fact, he is one of three kings referenced as loving God. Do you know the other two? (David and Hezekiah)
Ezekiel was likely born within a year of the time Josiah found the book of the law and began reforms in Judah (see 2 Kings 22 and earlier in 23).
God came to Ezekiel and called him to be a prophet to the exiles in Babylon in the fifth year of the exile of Jehoiachin (Ezekiel 1:2).
Swedish Method questions
Praise
Psalm 97b, 104a
Prayer
- Pray for your national, state, and local leaders, that they would love God and reform like Josiah. Pray YOU would love God with all your heart, soul, and might, like Josiah (2 Kings 23:25).
- Pray for the preparation for preaching God’s Word this Lord's Day.
- Pray for a member of our church, for your family, and for a non-Christian friend/family member.