At what age was Josiah seated on the throne, how long did he reign, and in what manner?
What ancient prophecy was fulfilled in his birth? 1 Kings 14. 2.
What is elsewhere said of his early piety? 2 Chron. 34.3.
What good work did he cause to be undertaken in the 18th year of his reign, and what is mentioned to the praise of the workman ?
What remarkable discovery was made during the progress of this work, and how is the fact to be accounted for? N.B. It cannot be supposed that all knowledge of the sacred writings had at this time ceased among the people or the rulers. But in the idolatry and iniquity of the preceding reigns we may well believe that a principal part of the law, especially those portions which condemned their practices, had gradually gone out of use, while only certain detached passages and sections were retained. By means of these partial extracts, aided by tradition; Hezekiah no doubt conducted his reformation. The copy now discovered was probably that written by Moses' own hand, which had been secreted, amidst the distractions of the former wicked reigns, for fear of its being destroyed.
Is it very natural for men to overlook, or cast aside those parts of the word of God which are opposed to their principles or conduct?
What class of men were noted for this in our Savior's time?
Was it probably owing to this cause that, in the times of popish darkness, the light of the Scriptures was almost totally extinguished?
How was Josiah affected by the contents of the book, and to whom had he recourse for counsel and instruction?
Will a similar effect usually be produced when men come to find the word of God denouncing wrath upon them for their sins?
What answer did Josiah receive from the prophetess? v.15—20.
Has the spirit of prophecy in any age been confined exclusively to one sex? Ex. 15. 20. Jud. 4. 4. Joel 3. 29.
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