Hezekiah and Josiah
2 Chronicles 29; 34–35
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
Were Hezekiah and Josiah prophets, priests, or kings? (kings)
Where did the high priest find the book of the law? (in the temple)
How did King Josiah feel when he heard the words from God’s law? (very upset)
Could any of Judah’s kings or people obey the law perfectly? (no)
How did God plan to fix what sin broke? God planned to send Jesus.
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Who was king before Hezekiah? (Ahaz, 2 Chron. 28:27)
How old was Josiah when he became king? (eight, 2 Chron. 34:1)
What did Josiah do when he heard the words written in the book of the law? (felt very sad, tore his clothing; 2 Chron. 34:19)
Why is obeying God so important? Guide kids to discuss obedience as a picture of our love for God and our trust in God’s plans. Remind kids that God made us, loves us, and has perfect plans for us. Obedience to God means doing things God’s way, which is the best way. Obeying God both glorifies God and benefits us.
Why can’t we obey God the way we should? Guide kids to discuss the sin nature we are all born with. We are broken by sin and cannot always tell right from wrong. Even when we can, we often choose wrong because it seems easier or better at the time. Remind kids that sin affects every part of our lives.
How can we have hope despite our sin? Remind kids that God sent Jesus to die for our sin and rise again. Help them see that when we repent and trust in Jesus, not only does God forgive our sin, but He sends the Holy Spirit to fill us with power and help us love and obey God. We also have hope that Jesus will return someday and fix everything sin has broken.
Watch the Videos
Minis/Littles: Hezekiah and Josiah
Bigs/Elementary: Hezekiah and Josiah; Questions From Kids
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: How did God plan to fix what sin broke? Before He created the world, God planned to send the Messiah to save sinners.
Big Idea: Hezekiah and Josiah led the people back to God.
Bible Verse to Memorize - if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
