June 26, 2022 | Dr. Jim Bradford | OF KINGS AND VALUES: Josiah and Hungry Hearts

2 Chronicles 34:3a

3 In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David.

Josiah's Prophetic Destiny . . .

1 Kings 13:1-2 NIV

2 Chronicles 34:3-5 NIV

What did Josiah do to be ready?

* ATTITUDES: Josiah did not let cynicism cripple him

----- Cynicism is toxic and paralyzing

----- Cynicism often feels justified

Barna: Five Reasons People Have Stopped Attending Your Church (Especially Millennials)

1. The church is irrelevant and its leaders hypocritical

2. God is missing in the church

3. Legitimate doubt is prohibited

4. They’re not learning about God

5. They’re not finding community

AFFECTIONS: Josiah did not secretly love the things that God was calling him to confront

2 Corinthians 6:17-18 NIV

1 Peter 4:3-4 NIV

* ANTIDOTE: Josiah kept his heart hungry for God

2 Kings 23:25 NIV

2 Chronicles 34:3a

3 In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David.