Immerse Kingdoms Day 240 Year 2 Bible Reading
Immerse Day 240: The Reign of King Josiah and His Reforms
On Day 240 of the Immerse Daily Bible Reading Experience, we explore the life and reign of King Josiah, who became king at the tender age of eight and ruled for 31 years. Known for his dedication to doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord, King Josiah enacted significant religious reforms, including the restoration of the Lord's temple and the removal of idolatrous practices. Key events include the discovery of the Book of the Law, the king's reaction and ensuing nationwide religious reforms, and the celebration of Passover in a manner not seen since the days of the judges. Despite Josiah’s devotion, the kingdom faced inevitable judgment due to the previous sins of his predecessors. The episode concludes with details of Josiah's demise in battle and the brief, unfavorable reign of his son, Jehoahaz.
00:00 Introduction to Josiah's Reign
00:26 Josiah's Temple Restoration
01:11 Discovery of the Book of the Law
03:52 Josiah's Reforms and Covenant Renewal
04:36 Josiah's Religious Purge
09:08 Josiah's Passover Celebration
09:57 Josiah's Legacy and Death
11:12 Jehoahaz's Short Reign
11:47 Conclusion and Farewell
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Immerse: Kingdoms is the third of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Kingdoms presents a new and unique journey through the story of Israel from the time of its conquest of Canaan (Joshua) through its struggle to settle the land (Judges, Ruth) and the establishment of Israel’s kingdom, which ends in a forced exile (Samuel–Kings). The nation of Israel, commissioned to be God’s light to the nations, falls to division and then foreign conquest for rejecting God’s rule.
4 Questions to get your conversations started:
1. What stood out to you this week?
2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?
3. Did anything make you think differently about God?
4. How might this change the way we live?
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3 ways to get the most out of your experience
- Use Immerse: Beginnings instead of your regular chapter and verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.
- Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together
for 8 weeks–more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open,
honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures. - Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” (p. 483) to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Beginnings, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”