“JOSIAH: Nature, Nurture & the Spirit of God”

2 Chronicles 34

“Foundations” series
Week #40of 52

Using the three categories: nature, nurture and the Spirit of God, how would you describe your story?

Josiah’s spiritual journey:

1. Josiah begins to seek God PERSONALLY.
(2 Chronicles 34:3a)

2. Josiah actively pursues the ELIMINATION OF EVIL.
(2 Chronicles 34:3-7)

Josiah’s spiritual journey:

3. Josiah prioritizes WORSHIP.
(2 Chronicles 34:8,14)

4. Josiah personally repents of UNRECOGNIZED SIN.
(2 Chronicles 34:22-31)

5. Josiah LEADS THE PEOPLE to repentance and to dedicate themselves to walk in obedience to God.
(2 Chronicles 34:32-33)

Nurture does not have to define you.

And nature doesn't either.

God's work in us is to transform natural instincts into spiritual ones.

Don't be content to be who you are naturally.

Yield yourself to God so you can become who you were meant to be – supernaturally.

My NEXT STEP with God this week:

Spirit of God: Think about ways I’ve already seen God at work in me, transforming my sinful nature into a spiritual nature, or overcoming unhealthy patterns in my family experience. Praise Him for those things!

Nature: Think about aspects of my nature that still need to change. Commit those things to God, asking the Holy Spirit’s help to change me from the inside out.

Nurture: Make a list of both healthy and unhealthy family patterns I have experienced in my family. Praise God for the good ones! Then ask, “Which patterns am I convinced God wants to help me overcome?”