130623 PM Lessons in Defeating Sin from Josiah

Lessons in Defeating Sin from Josiah **** A. Josiah was only 8 years old when he began to reign in Jerusalem. He was one of the few good kingsof Judah, doing what was right in the eyes of the LORD (2 Kings 22:1-2).  B. When he was 26, he told his servants to use money that had been collected from the people to repairthe temple (2 Kings 22:3-7).  C. While making the repairs, Hilkiah the high priest found the Book of the Law which had been given byGod through Moses to the children of Israel (2 Kings 22:8-10); the Book had apparently been lost orhidden; perhaps during the long reign of wicked King Manasseh–Josiah’s grandfather, who reignedfor 55 years in Jerusalem (2 Kings 21:1-18).  D. When Josiah heard the words of the Book of the Law read, he was devastated and ashamed thatGod’s people had not been obeying God’s will (2 Kings 22:11-13).  E. In 2 Kings 23, Josiah zealously worked to purify the nation of Judah and initiate a spiritual revival.  1. We can still learn a great deal about purity and revival in our own lives by studying his example.   2. If you’re serious about defeating sin (2 Kings 23:1-3), then just like Josiah …  LESSONS IN DEFEATING SIN FROM JOSIAH:1. Get rid of the physical ___________ (23:4).  2. Separate yourself from the _____ who shamelessly promote sin (23:5).   3. Assess and address your _______  in the places where temptation flourishes (23:7-10).  4. Put the passing ________ and ______ of sin into perspective (2 Kings 23:11).  5. Leave the ______ of impurity behind forever (2 Kings 23:12).  6. Fill the vacuum left by sin with godly ________ and _______ (2 Kings 23:21-23).