Restoration PrincipleRestoration Principle2 Kings 22:8-132 Kings 22:8-13

Setting the ContextSetting the Context

2 Kings 22:1-7 Early reign of Josiah“Did that which was right in the eyes of

Jehovah… and turned not aside…”He urged the repair of the temple when 26Provided workers with money needed to

do the workAll were faithful in doing their tasks

Lost Book of the Law Is FoundLost Book of the Law Is Found2 Kings 22:8-13 Found the book of the law

People were not living by the law Had not even read the law Apostasy had been the result of ignorance Recognized wrath of God was result of their sin

Same principles are true for all times: Ignorance of God’s word leads to sinful practice Ignorance of God’s word does not excuse sin Sins of ignorance bring condemnation

First Step to SolutionFirst Step to SolutionNeeded to read the book of the law

Shaphan read it (22:8) Shaphan read it to king Josiah (22:10) King Josiah read it to all the people (23:2)

Saw need to heed “the words of this book” or “all that which is written”

Hearers understood things said in the bookThey saw ignorance as a problem & hearing as

the first step to resolve it

Problem & Solution ConfirmedProblem & Solution ConfirmedGod confirmed condemnation of evil doers:

Destruction of inhabitants foretold (22:16-17) “I will bring evil upon this place & upon the inhabitants,

even all the words of the book…”Mercy extended to Josiah (22:18-20)

Josiah showed great concern in inquiring of God “Because thy heart was tender…” “And thou didst humble thyself before God” Rent clothes, wept & prayed unto God (repented) Josiah promised peace during his life before end

Restoration from the LawRestoration from the Law

Instruction of the People(2 Kings 23:1-3)

Instruction of the People(2 Kings 23:1-3)

Everyone was gathered for the instruction“He read in their ears all the words of the

book of the covenant”Josiah made a covenant before God

“To walk after Jehovah”“To keep His commandments… with all his

heart & all his souls”“To perform the words of the covenant”

All the people stood to the covenant

Things Which Were NOT Heard from Crowd

Things Which Were NOT Heard from Crowd

“We couldn’t understand that law”“It’s just a matter of interpretation”“As long as you are honest & sincere it doesn’t

matter what you believe or do”“Just join to the covenant of your choice”“All paths lead to the same place anyway”“A loving God would never condemn us”All recognized need to obey same law

Application of Law - 1 Kgs 23:4fApplication of Law - 1 Kgs 23:4fRemoved vessels of idolatry (4)Removed idolatrous priest (5)Destroyed the idols (6, 14)Got rid of the sodomites (7)Defiled idolatrous places of worship (8, 13, 16)Destroyed the altars of idolatry (12, 15, 19)Killed the idolatrous priests (20)Commanded to keep Passover (21-23)Put away occult practices (24)“That he might perform the words of the law…”

Result of Josiah’s Actions?Result of Josiah’s Actions?

And like unto him was thereno king before him, that turned toGod with all his heart, and with all

his soul, and with all his mightaccording to all the law of Moses

(2 Kings 23:25)

Result of Josiah’s Actions?Result of Josiah’s Actions?

And like unto him was thereno king before him, that turned toGod with all his heart, and with all

his soul, and with all his mightaccording to all the law of Moses

(2 Kings 23:25)

How Can People Restore Today?How Can People Restore Today?Many people now are ignorant of God’s word

Great number have never read; more rarely readMust preach the word to all people

Those of tender, humble, penitent heart will hearObedient make covenant to keep all the word

Focus on complete truth obeyed from whole heartFalse practices & beliefs must be put awayMust leave association with teachers of errorRestoration pleas always go back to Bible