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How the lost Bible can be Found

2 Chronicles 34:14-18

Background

  1. Josiah, the boy king, began at age 8 – reigned for 31 years

  2. Hilkiah – was the high priest, protected, and raised Josiah

How can the Bible be found?

  1. By a revival of religious interest

    1. Revive = bring to life again

    2. Each generation needs to be brought BACK to spiritual things

    3. Make our faith alive again

  2. Found in God's House

    1. Not in idol temples

    2. Not in places of this world

    3. Psalm 122:1

    4. 1 Timothy 3:15

  3. While doing the Lord's business

    1. Luke 2:49

    2. Matthew 6:33

  4. Purging worship

    1. It was lost under materialism, idols,

    2. It was lost under bingo, coffee pots, pot lucks, spaghetti suppers

    3. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Results of finding the Book

  1. Knew they had departed

  2. Knew the old way had to be forsaken

  3. Knew only God's way was right

  4. Re-dedication and repentance was needed

  5. Renewed interest in reading and study

    1. 1 Timothy 4:13

    2. 2 Timothy 2:15

  6. It was publicly taught and preached




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