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Christian Life Church
October 11, 2026 at 9am & 11am
2 Kings 23:25 NIV Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the Lord as he did—with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, in accordance with all the Law of Moses.
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Christian Life Church Columbia
2700 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
A Magnificent Failure
October 11, 2026
2 Kings 23:25 NIV Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the Lord as he did—with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, in accordance with all the Law of Moses.
I. The Rise of Josiah
A. An assassination; died in battle against the Egyptians at Megiddo
B. Son of Amon; Grandson of Manasseh
C. He ruled from age 8 until age 39. (640-609 BC)
D. The Admiration of Jeremiah
E. The Reform
II. The Rule of Josiah
A. An evil heritage - Son of Amon; Grandson of Manasseh
B. A culture of death and the demonic
C. The prophecy of Huldah
2 Kings 22:15-20 Then she said to them, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says: ‘Tell the man who sent you to Me, 16“This is what the Lord says: ‘Behold, I am going to bring disaster on this place and on its inhabitants, all the words of the book which the king of Judah has read. 17Since they have abandoned Me and have burned incense to other gods so that they may provoke Me to anger with all the work of their hands, My wrath burns against this place, and it shall not be quenched.’” 18But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the Lord, this is what you shall say to him: “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says: ‘Regarding the words which you have heard, 19since your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they would become an object of horror and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have indeed heard you,’ declares the Lord.” 20Therefore, behold, I am going to gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes will not look at all the devastation that I am going to bring on this place.’” So they brought back word to the king.
III. The Relevance of Josiah
A. Victory in this life is not guaranteed.
B. Faithfulness is the Hallmark of Kingdom Greatness.
C. Do what you can, when you can, for as many as you can.
D. Our goal is to please him.
E. Josiah’s Battle Plan (From Josiah Manifesto by Jonathan Cahn by Front Line/Charisma Media 2023; pp 176-181)
1. A Seeker of God
2. With all his heart and soul
3. Destroyer of Hinnom
4. Josiah’s Wake
5. The Shadow of Judgment
6. America and the Sign of Josiah
7. The Josiah Moment
October 11, 2026
2 Kings 23:25 NIV Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the Lord as he did—with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, in accordance with all the Law of Moses.
I. The Rise of Josiah
A. An assassination; died in battle against the Egyptians at Megiddo
B. Son of Amon; Grandson of Manasseh
C. He ruled from age 8 until age 39. (640-609 BC)
D. The Admiration of Jeremiah
E. The Reform
II. The Rule of Josiah
A. An evil heritage - Son of Amon; Grandson of Manasseh
B. A culture of death and the demonic
C. The prophecy of Huldah
2 Kings 22:15-20 Then she said to them, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says: ‘Tell the man who sent you to Me, 16“This is what the Lord says: ‘Behold, I am going to bring disaster on this place and on its inhabitants, all the words of the book which the king of Judah has read. 17Since they have abandoned Me and have burned incense to other gods so that they may provoke Me to anger with all the work of their hands, My wrath burns against this place, and it shall not be quenched.’” 18But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the Lord, this is what you shall say to him: “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says: ‘Regarding the words which you have heard, 19since your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they would become an object of horror and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have indeed heard you,’ declares the Lord.” 20Therefore, behold, I am going to gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes will not look at all the devastation that I am going to bring on this place.’” So they brought back word to the king.
III. The Relevance of Josiah
A. Victory in this life is not guaranteed.
B. Faithfulness is the Hallmark of Kingdom Greatness.
C. Do what you can, when you can, for as many as you can.
D. Our goal is to please him.
E. Josiah’s Battle Plan (From Josiah Manifesto by Jonathan Cahn by Front Line/Charisma Media 2023; pp 176-181)
1. A Seeker of God
2. With all his heart and soul
3. Destroyer of Hinnom
4. Josiah’s Wake
5. The Shadow of Judgment
6. America and the Sign of Josiah
7. The Josiah Moment