Josiah was born into a culture beset with idolatry, violence, and all manner of political intrigue. His grandfather was a murderous idolatrous king and his father followed in the same path. In the end, Josiah’s father was killed by his own servants. As a result, Josiah ends up sitting on the throne at age eight.

And people think the Bible is boring and irrelevant.

Well, there’s nothing boring about the Bible stories of the kings. And what is more relevant to modern culture than idolatry, violence, and all manner of political intrigue?

As Yoda might say: much to learn there is from the kings and people of old. So, join me over the coming days and weeks as we consider Josiah’s reign. We’ll see how God used a kid king to revive a nation. And we’ll find hope and encouragement for spiritual revival in our own lives in the midst of a culture beset with idolatry, violence, and all manner of political intrigue.

You can read about Josiah in 2 Kings 22-23 and in 2 Chronicles 34-35. This Sunday we’ll focus on 2 Kings 22:1-2 and 2 Chronicles 34:1-3 as I preach on seeking God in the midst of an idolatrous culture.