Fusion: week of 2/15

FAMILY THEME: REVIVAL

WHEN CHANGE IS GOOD

2 Kings 22: - 23:3

Israel experiences a revival after a period of spiritual decline.

1.  Revival is Sparked by God's Word

     (2 Kings 22:1-13)

     Hilkiah discovered a treasure, the book of the law, when they

     restored the temple.

 
2.  Revival Begins With Repentant Hearts

     (2 Kings 22:14-20)

     God said judgment would come, but not during Josiah's lifetime.

 
3.  Revival Results in a Change of Heart and Habits

     (2 Kings 23:1-30)

     Josiah made major reforms and turned the nation back to the

     ways of the Lord.